Old US 61 over Friendship Creek
GoodWilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 3N R 1W B · Structure no. SA7900000000059
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 61 over Friendship Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old US 61 over Friendship Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Old US 61 over Friendship Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US 61 over Friendship Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Old US 61 over Friendship Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old US 61 over Friendship Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 61 over Friendship Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.