US Bridges

Coliseum Drive over SR 6

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · 2.0 MI W SR 7 · Structure no. 410000603607480

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coliseum Drive over SR 6 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coliseum Drive over SR 6 in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesColiseum Drive
CrossesSR 6
Location2.0 MI W SR 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.35672, -89.54405
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2023)
Projected traffic7,100 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$171 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coliseum Drive over SR 6 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coliseum Drive over SR 6 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Coliseum Drive over SR 6 carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coliseum Drive over SR 6?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Coliseum Drive over SR 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.