Old Hwy. 61 South over Beaver Dam Lake Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficTunica County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 6S R12W B · Structure no. SA7200000000032
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Hwy. 61 South over Beaver Dam Lake Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Hwy. 61 South over Beaver Dam Lake Bayou in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Beaver Dam Lake Bayou built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Hwy. 61 South over Beaver Dam Lake Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Old Hwy. 61 South over Beaver Dam Lake Bayou carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Hwy. 61 South over Beaver Dam Lake Bayou?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old Hwy. 61 South over Beaver Dam Lake Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.