Old Highway 61 over Little Mound Bayou
GoodBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T24N R 6W · Structure no. SA0600000000201
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 61 over Little Mound Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Highway 61 over Little Mound Bayou 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 61 over Little Mound Bayou built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 61 over Little 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 Little Mound Bayou carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 61 over Little Mound Bayou?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 61 over Little Mound Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.