US Bridges

US 61 over Big Bogue Desha Trib #1

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · 6.8 MI N Claiborne Cl · Structure no. 21000610751022A

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Big Bogue Desha Trib #1 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Big Bogue Desha Trib #1 in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 61
CrossesBig Bogue Desha Trib #1
Location6.8 MI N Claiborne Cl
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates32.17486, -90.94268
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2023)
Projected traffic3,250 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over Big Bogue Desha Trib #1 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Big Bogue Desha Trib #1 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 Big Bogue Desha Trib #1 carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Big Bogue Desha Trib #1?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over Big Bogue Desha Trib #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.