US Bridges

US 61 over North Fork Coles Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Mississippi · 4.1 MI S SR 552 · Structure no. 21000610320713B

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
453 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over North Fork Coles Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over North Fork Coles Creek in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2043. The structure is 453 ft (138 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 61
CrossesNorth Fork Coles Creek
Location4.1 MI S SR 552
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates31.77506, -91.05197
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length453 ft (138 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 North Fork Coles Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over North Fork Coles 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 North Fork Coles Creek carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over North Fork Coles Creek?

The structure is 453 ft (138 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over North Fork Coles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.