US 61 over Cow Oak Lake
GoodTunica County, Mississippi · 5.9 MI N Coahoma Cl · Structure no. 210006107228570
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over Cow Oak Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Cow Oak Lake in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Cow Oak Lake built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over Cow Oak Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does US 61 over Cow Oak Lake carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over Cow Oak Lake?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over Cow Oak Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.