US Bridges

US 61 over US 49

Fair

Coahoma County, Mississippi · US 61 over US 49 · Structure no. 21000610142584A

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
318 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over US 49 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over US 49 in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 318 ft (97 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 61
CrossesUS 49
LocationUS 61 over US 49
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates34.16902, -90.54929
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (97 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over US 49 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over US 49 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 US 49 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over US 49?

The structure is 318 ft (97 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over US 49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.