US Bridges

Old HWY 61 over US 82

Good

Washington County, Mississippi · 7.7 MI E SR 1 · Structure no. 210008207601820

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
413 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 61 over US 82 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 61 over US 82 in Washington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 413 ft (125.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld HWY 61
CrossesUS 82
Location7.7 MI E SR 1
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.39803, -90.90447
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length413 ft (125.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 61 over US 82 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 61 over US 82 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 61 over US 82 carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 61 over US 82?

The structure is 413 ft (125.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 61 over US 82?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.