US Bridges

US 61 over Canal No 9

Good

Washington County, Mississippi · 1.9 MI N US 82 · Structure no. 210006107619950

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Canal No 9 is a concrete culvert carrying US 61 over Canal No 9 in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 73 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 61
CrossesCanal No 9
Location1.9 MI N US 82
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates33.42833, -90.87531
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Canal No 9 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US 61 over Canal No 9 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US 61 over Canal No 9 carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Canal No 9?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US 61 over Canal No 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.