US 61 over Johnson Creek Relief
FairDeSoto County, Mississippi · 5.4 MI N Tunica Cl · Structure no. 21000610173163B
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over Johnson Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Johnson Creek Relief in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,450 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Johnson Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is US 61 over Johnson Creek Relief 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 Johnson Creek Relief carry?
About 4,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over Johnson Creek Relief?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over Johnson Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.