US 61 over SR 6
FairCoahoma County, Mississippi · US 61 over SR 6 · Structure no. 21000610142620A
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 296 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over SR 6 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over SR 6 in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2043. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 61 over SR 6 built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over SR 6 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 SR 6 carry?
About 2,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over SR 6?
The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over SR 6?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.