US Bridges

Simmons Road over US 61

Good

Coahoma County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI S SR 6 · Structure no. 410006101426150

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Simmons Road over US 61 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Simmons Road over US 61 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSimmons Road
CrossesUS 61
Location0.5 MI S SR 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.20445, -90.53093
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Simmons Road over US 61 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Simmons Road over US 61 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Simmons Road over US 61 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Simmons Road over US 61?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Simmons Road over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.