US Bridges

Old Highway 61 over Hushpuckena River

Fair

Bolivar 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).

CarriesOld Highway 61
CrossesHushpuckena River
LocationSec 30 T25N R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 104
Coordinates34.00922, -90.75611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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.