US Bridges

Ditch No 5 over S Colorado ST

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T18N R 8W · Structure no. SA7600000000339

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,800
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ditch No 5 over S Colorado ST is a steel culvert carrying Ditch No 5 over S Colorado ST in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,320 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDitch No 5
CrossesS Colorado ST
LocationSec 36 T18N R 8W
RouteCity Street 51
CountyWashington County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.37087, -91.03045
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2022)
Projected traffic12,320 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$809,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ditch No 5 over S Colorado ST built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ditch No 5 over S Colorado ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Ditch No 5 over S Colorado ST carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ditch No 5 over S Colorado ST?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ditch No 5 over S Colorado ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.