US 51 over Peachahala Creek
PoorClosed to trafficCarroll County, Mississippi · 3.3 MI N Holmes Cl · Structure no. 210005100816990
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Peachahala Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Peachahala Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 US 51 over Peachahala Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 over Peachahala 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 51 over Peachahala Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Peachahala Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Peachahala Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.