US-51 over Obion Creek
FairHickman County, Kentucky · 5.9 MI N.-Clinton · Structure no. 053B00097N
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 432 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,611
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-51 over Obion Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-51 over Obion Creek in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,611 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,611 by 2042. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.9 mi (127 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-51 over Obion Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-51 over Obion Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US-51 over Obion Creek carry?
About 1,611 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is US-51 over Obion Creek?
The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US-51 over Obion Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.