SR 161 over Drainage Canal
FairBolivar County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI S SR 32 · Structure no. 210006100623680
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 161 over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR 161 over Drainage Canal in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 161 over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 161 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR 161 over Drainage Canal carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 161 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).
Who owns SR 161 over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.