US 61 over US 82
Washington County, Mississippi · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 61 over US 82 in Washington County, Mississippi, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 174 of the 310 inventoried bridges in Washington County rated fair (56.1%); 26 (8.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 293 ft |
| Location | US 61 over US 82 |
| NBI structure number | 21000610761967A |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Mississippi department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Washington County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 82 over Canal No 9 | 1954 | 18,000 | Fair |
| US 82 over Black Bayou | 1954 | 18,000 | Good |
| US 82 over Canal No 2 | 1954 | 17,000 | Good |
| US 82 over Deer Creek | 1975 | 15,000 | Fair |
| US 82 over Drainage Canal | 1974 | 9,300 | Fair |
| Ditch No 5 over S Colorado St | 1990 | 8,800 | Fair |
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