Old Highway 61 over Hushpuckena River
FairBolivar County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T25N R 5W · Structure no. SA060000000A228
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 61 over Hushpuckena River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Highway 61 over Hushpuckena River in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 61 over Hushpuckena River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Old Highway 61 over Hushpuckena River carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Old Highway 61 over Hushpuckena River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 61 over Hushpuckena River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.