US 61 over Big Black River
FairClaiborne County, Mississippi · Claiborne/Warren Cl · Structure no. 21000610110955B
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,725 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over Big Black River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Big Black River in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2043. The structure is 2,725 ft (830.6 m) long and 45 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Big Black River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over Big Black 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 61 over Big Black River carry?
About 2,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over Big Black River?
The structure is 2,725 ft (830.6 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over Big Black River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.