US 61 over Hughes Creek
FairJefferson County, Mississippi · 8.8 MI N Adams Cl · Structure no. 21000610320640B
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 260 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over Hughes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Hughes 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 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2043. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Hughes Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over Hughes Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 61 over Hughes Creek carry?
About 2,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over Hughes Creek?
The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over Hughes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.