US Bridges

US 61 over Deer Creek

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · 2.8 MI N SR 465 · Structure no. 210006107512980

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Deer Creek in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesUS 61
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.8 MI N SR 465
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates32.53996, -90.82094
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Deer Creek 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 Deer Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.