US Bridges

US 61 over Lake Cormorant

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · 2.7 MI N Tunica Cl · Structure no. 21000610173136B

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
312 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 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61
CrossesLake Cormorant
Location2.7 MI N Tunica Cl
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyDeSoto County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.88706, -90.21396
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over Lake Cormorant built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 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 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over Lake Cormorant?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.