US 61 over Lake Cormorant
FairDeSoto County, Mississippi · 2.7 MI N Tunica Cl · Structure no. 21000610173136A
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 342 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over Lake Cormorant is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Lake Cormorant in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 342 ft (104.1 m) long and 45 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 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 | 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 Lake Cormorant built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over Lake Cormorant 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 61 over Lake Cormorant carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over Lake Cormorant?
The structure is 342 ft (104.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over Lake Cormorant?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.