US 61 over Little Bayou Pierre
FairPosted for loadClaiborne County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI S SR 18 · Structure no. 210006101108640
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 875 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over Little Bayou Pierre is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 61 over Little Bayou Pierre in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 875 ft (266.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 95.7 mi (154 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US 61 over Little Bayou Pierre built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over Little Bayou Pierre 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 61 over Little Bayou Pierre carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over Little Bayou Pierre?
The structure is 875 ft (266.7 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over Little Bayou Pierre?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.