Ditch Bank Road over Canal
FairWashington County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T19N R 9W · Structure no. SA760000000A319
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ditch Bank Road over Canal is a concrete channel beam carrying Ditch Bank Road over Canal in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ditch Bank Road over Canal built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ditch Bank Road over Canal 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ditch Bank Road over Canal carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ditch Bank Road over Canal?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ditch Bank Road over Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.