US 61 over Buffalo River
GoodWilkinson County, Mississippi · 9.3 MI N SR 24 · Structure no. 21000610790177A
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,702 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 61 over Buffalo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 61 over Buffalo River in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2043. The structure is 1,702 ft (518.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 61 over Buffalo River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 61 over Buffalo River 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 61 over Buffalo River carry?
About 2,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 61 over Buffalo River?
The structure is 1,702 ft (518.8 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 61 over Buffalo River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.