US Bridges

Roberson Road over US 61

Fair

Coahoma County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI N SR 6 · Structure no. 410006101426350

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roberson Road over US 61 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Roberson 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 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).

CarriesRoberson Road
CrossesUS 61
Location1.5 MI N SR 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.21874, -90.53146
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2 (+2 approach)
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 traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 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 Roberson Road over US 61 built?

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

What condition is Roberson Road over US 61 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Roberson Road over US 61 carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Roberson 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 Roberson Road over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.