US 61 over Cow Oak Lake
FairTunica County, Mississippi · 5.9 MI N Coahoma Cl · Structure no. 21000610722857A
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 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 continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Cow Oak Lake in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over Cow Oak Lake 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 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 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over Cow Oak Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.