US 61 over Barnes Creek
FairClaiborne County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI N Jefferson Cl · Structure no. 21000610110795B
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over Barnes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Barnes Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 42 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 61 over Barnes Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over Barnes Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 61 over Barnes Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over Barnes Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over Barnes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.