Old 61 Highway over Ditch No 16
FairDeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 2S R10W · Structure no. SA1700000000051
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old 61 Highway over Ditch No 16 is a concrete culvert carrying Old 61 Highway over Ditch No 16 in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old 61 Highway over Ditch No 16 built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old 61 Highway over Ditch No 16 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Old 61 Highway over Ditch No 16 carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old 61 Highway over Ditch No 16?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Old 61 Highway over Ditch No 16?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.