US Bridges

Pickett Street over Legion DR Ditch

Good

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T18N R 8W · Structure no. SA760000000A252

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pickett Street over Legion DR Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Pickett Street over Legion DR Ditch in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 686 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPickett Street
CrossesLegion DR Ditch
LocationSec 11 T18N R 8W
RouteCity Street 538
Coordinates33.42125, -91.02896
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2022)
Projected traffic686 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$926,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pickett Street over Legion DR Ditch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pickett Street over Legion DR Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Pickett Street over Legion DR Ditch carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pickett Street over Legion DR Ditch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Pickett Street over Legion DR Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.