US Bridges

S Lamar Blvd over SR 6

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI W SR 7 · Structure no. 410000603607620

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Lamar Blvd over SR 6 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying S Lamar Blvd over SR 6 in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Lamar Blvd
CrossesSR 6
Location0.7 MI W SR 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLafayette County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.35388, -89.52126
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 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$276 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Lamar Blvd over SR 6 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Lamar Blvd 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 S Lamar Blvd over SR 6 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Lamar Blvd over SR 6?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S Lamar Blvd over SR 6?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.