US Bridges

US 61 over Drainage Canal

Fair

Bolivar County, Mississippi · 3.1 MI N SR 161 Overpass · Structure no. 210006100623670

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US 61 over Drainage Canal in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 61
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location3.1 MI N SR 161 Overpass
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates33.93583, -90.75024
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2023)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Drainage Canal 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 Drainage Canal carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns US 61 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.