SR 397 over Ditch
Kemper County, Mississippi · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 397 over Ditch in Kemper County, Mississippi, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 670 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 130 of the 211 inventoried bridges in Kemper County rated good (61.6%); 7 (3.3%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 142 ft |
| Location | 2.5 Mi N SR 21 |
| NBI structure number | 310039703501380 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Mississippi department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Kemper County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 45 over Stream | 1986 | 5,400 | Good |
| US 45 over Ditch | 1986 | 5,400 | Good |
| US 45 over Stream | 1986 | 5,300 | Good |
| SR 16 over Old Creek | 1968 | 2,900 | Good |
| SR 16 over Ditch | 1968 | 2,900 | Good |
| US 45 over Wahalak Creek Relief | 1997 | 2,800 | Good |
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