US Bridges

US 61 over Hushpuckena River

Fair

Bolivar County, Mississippi · 13.0 MI N JCT 161 · Structure no. 210006100624230

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
482 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Hushpuckena River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Hushpuckena River in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 61
CrossesHushpuckena River
Location13.0 MI N JCT 161
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates34.00926, -90.75242
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length482 ft (146.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Hushpuckena River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Hushpuckena River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 over Hushpuckena River carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Hushpuckena River?

The structure is 482 ft (146.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over Hushpuckena River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.