US Bridges

Culkin Road over US 61

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI N I 20 · Structure no. 410006107511890

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
313 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Culkin Road over US 61 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Culkin Road over US 61 in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2043. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCulkin Road
CrossesUS 61
Location1.5 MI N I 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.3696, -90.82834
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length313 ft (95.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$613 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Culkin Road over US 61 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Culkin Road over US 61 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 Culkin Road over US 61 carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Culkin Road over US 61?

The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Culkin Road over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.