US Bridges

Scotland Road over Drainage Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T11N R 1E B · Structure no. SA8200000000085

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scotland Road over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Scotland Road over Drainage Ditch in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesScotland Road
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationSec 30 T11N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 563
Coordinates32.76611, -90.23094
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$156,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scotland Road over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scotland Road over Drainage 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 Scotland Road over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Scotland Road over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Scotland Road over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.