US 61 over Black Lake Bayou
PoorCoahoma County, Mississippi · 2.4 MI N SR 6 · Structure no. 21000610142644A
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over Black Lake Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Black Lake Bayou in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 61 over Black Lake Bayou built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over Black Lake Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does US 61 over Black Lake Bayou carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over Black Lake Bayou?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over Black Lake Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.