US Bridges

County Road over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 1N R 4W · Structure no. SA7900000000021

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying County Road over Drainage Ditch in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationSec 10 T 1N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 2
CountyWilkinson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.08436, -91.54947
Functional classRural 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Drainage Ditch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns County Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.