US Bridges

US 61 over Liberty Road

Fair

Adams County, Mississippi · 1.7 MI N US 84 West · Structure no. 210006100104400

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Liberty Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Liberty Road in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2043. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 61
CrossesLiberty Road
Location1.7 MI N US 84 West
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates31.54763, -91.37341
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2023)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over Liberty Road built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Liberty Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 over Liberty Road carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Liberty Road?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over Liberty Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.