Old Highway 61 over Mound Bayou
GoodBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T24N R 5W · Structure no. SA0600000000193
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 61 over Mound Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Highway 61 over Mound Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 61 over Mound Bayou built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 61 over Mound Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Old Highway 61 over Mound Bayou carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 61 over Mound Bayou?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 61 over Mound Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.