US Bridges

SR 14 over Ditch

Fair

Winston County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI E Attala Cl · Structure no. 310001408011750

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 14 over Ditch in Winston County, Mississippi. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 14
CrossesDitch
Location0.6 MI E Attala Cl
RouteState Highway 14
CountyWinston County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.07012, -89.30975
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic650 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Ditch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 14 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.