US Bridges

US 61 over Yazoo River KCS RR

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · 9.0 MI N I 20 · Structure no. 210006107512660

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,821 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Yazoo River KCS RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Yazoo River KCS RR in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2043. The structure is 3,821 ft (1,164.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 61
CrossesYazoo River KCS RR
Location9.0 MI N I 20
RouteU.S. Route 61
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.48671, -90.80755
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+23 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,821 ft (1,164.7 m)
Longest span400 ft (121.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 61 over Yazoo River KCS RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Yazoo River KCS RR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 61 over Yazoo River KCS RR carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Yazoo River KCS RR?

The structure is 3,821 ft (1,164.7 m) long with a longest span of 400 ft (121.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over Yazoo River KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.