US 61 over US 82
FairWashington County, Mississippi · US 61 over US 82 · Structure no. 21000610761967A
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 294 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over US 82 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 61 over US 82 in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2043. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 61 over US 82 built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over US 82 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 61 over US 82 carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over US 82?
The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over US 82?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.