Old Highway 61 over Alligator Bayou
FairPosted for loadBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T26N R 5W · Structure no. SA0600000000237
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 61 over Alligator Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Highway 61 over Alligator Bayou in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 61 over Alligator Bayou built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Old Highway 61 over Alligator Bayou 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Old Highway 61 over Alligator Bayou carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Old Highway 61 over Alligator Bayou?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 61 over Alligator Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.