US Bridges

Blaylock Road over Ditch

Good

Washington County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T19N R 8W · Structure no. SA760000000A313

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blaylock Road over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Blaylock Road over Ditch in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesBlaylock Road
CrossesDitch
LocationSec 28 T19N R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 547
Coordinates33.46937, -91.03716
Functional classRural 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blaylock Road over Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blaylock Road over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Blaylock Road over Ditch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Blaylock Road over Ditch?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Blaylock Road over Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.