US 61 over Yazoo Pass
FairCoahoma County, Mississippi · 4.0 MI S Tunica Cl · Structure no. 21000610142750B
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over Yazoo Pass is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Yazoo Pass in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Yazoo Pass built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over Yazoo Pass 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 Yazoo Pass carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over Yazoo Pass?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over Yazoo Pass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.