Old 61 Highway over Lake Cormorant Bayou
FairDeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 2S R10W B · Structure no. SA1700000000048
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old 61 Highway over Lake Cormorant Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Old 61 Highway over Lake Cormorant Bayou in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 Old 61 Highway over Lake Cormorant Bayou built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old 61 Highway over Lake Cormorant Bayou 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Old 61 Highway over Lake Cormorant Bayou carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old 61 Highway over Lake Cormorant Bayou?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old 61 Highway over Lake Cormorant Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.