US 61 over Canal
FairWashington County, Mississippi · 2.8 MI N US 82 · Structure no. 21000610762004B
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Canal in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 41 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 61 over Canal built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over Canal 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 Canal carry?
About 2,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over Canal?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.