Old US 61 over Crooked Creek
PoorWilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 4N R 1W B · Structure no. SA7900000000086
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 61 over Crooked Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old US 61 over Crooked Creek in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 61 over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US 61 over Crooked Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Old US 61 over Crooked Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old US 61 over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 61 over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.