US 61 over Johnson Creek
GoodDeSoto County, Mississippi · 5.6 MI N Tunica Cl · Structure no. 21000610173165B
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 162 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Johnson Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,450 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over Johnson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US 61 over Johnson Creek carry?
About 4,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over Johnson Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over Johnson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.