Old Highway 61 over Black Lake Drainage
FairCoahoma County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T28N R 3W B · Structure no. SA1400000000083
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 930
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 61 over Black Lake Drainage is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Highway 61 over Black Lake Drainage in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,395 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 61 over Black Lake Drainage built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 61 over Black Lake Drainage 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 2024.
How much traffic does Old Highway 61 over Black Lake Drainage carry?
About 930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 61 over Black Lake Drainage?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 61 over Black Lake Drainage?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.