US Bridges

US 61 over South Br Shankstown CR

Fair

Jefferson County, Mississippi · 3.0 MI S SR 552 · Structure no. 21000610320723A

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over South Br Shankstown CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over South Br Shankstown CR 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 61
CrossesSouth Br Shankstown CR
Location3.0 MI S SR 552
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates31.79337, -91.05883
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2043
Trucks17%
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 South Br Shankstown CR built?

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

What condition is US 61 over South Br Shankstown CR 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 South Br Shankstown CR carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over South Br Shankstown CR?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over South Br Shankstown CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.