US Bridges

US 61 over Stream

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · 1.1 MI S SR 302 · Structure no. 210006101731940

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 61 over Stream in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS 61
CrossesStream
Location1.1 MI S SR 302
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates34.94755, -90.14791
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating109 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Stream built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US 61 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.