US 61 over Deer Creek
FairSharkey County, Mississippi · 4.8 MI N Issaquena Cl · Structure no. 210006106314390
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Deer Creek in Sharkey County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 61 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over Deer 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 61 over Deer Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.