Old Hwy. 61 South over Whiteoak Bayou
FairPosted for loadTunica County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 5S R11W B · Structure no. SA7200000000025
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Hwy. 61 South over Whiteoak Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Hwy. 61 South over Whiteoak Bayou in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Hwy. 61 South over Whiteoak Bayou built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Hwy. 61 South over Whiteoak Bayou 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Old Hwy. 61 South over Whiteoak Bayou carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Old Hwy. 61 South over Whiteoak Bayou?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Hwy. 61 South over Whiteoak Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.