US 61 over Drainage Canal
FairBolivar County, Mississippi · 1.8 MI N SR 32 · Structure no. 210006100624010
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 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 1937 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 88 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 61 over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
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 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US 61 over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.