SR 161 over US 61
FairBolivar County, Mississippi · 3.7 MI S SR 32 · Structure no. 310016100623450
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 405 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 161 over US 61 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 161 over US 61 in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 161 over US 61 built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 161 over US 61 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 US 61 carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 161 over US 61?
The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 161 over US 61?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.