US Bridges

US 61 over Bogue Phalia River

Fair

Washington County, Mississippi · 3.4 MI N US 82 · Structure no. 21000610762010B

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
480 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 61 over Bogue Phalia River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Bogue Phalia River 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 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 61
CrossesBogue Phalia River
Location3.4 MI N US 82
RouteU.S. Route 61
Coordinates33.44639, -90.85895
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2023)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Bogue Phalia River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 61 over Bogue Phalia River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 61 over Bogue Phalia River carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 61 over Bogue Phalia River?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 61 over Bogue Phalia River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.