US 61 over Folkes Creek
GoodJefferson County, Mississippi · 3.8 MI N Adams Cl · Structure no. 21000610320591B
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 420 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over Folkes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Folkes Creek in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2043. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 43 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 Folkes Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over Folkes 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 61 over Folkes Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over Folkes Creek?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over Folkes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.