US Bridges

US 61 over Jones Bayou

Fair

Bolivar County, Mississippi · 6.1 MI N SR 448 · Structure no. 210006100621930

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Jones Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying US 61 over Jones Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesUS 61
CrossesJones Bayou
Location6.1 MI N SR 448
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates33.68467, -90.72187
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.9 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic11,000 (2023)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$369 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over Jones Bayou built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Jones Bayou 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 61 over Jones Bayou carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Jones Bayou?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 61 over Jones Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.