US 51 over Relief Opening
GoodCarroll County, Mississippi · 2.0 MI S Montgomery Cl · Structure no. 210005100817932
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Relief Opening is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Relief Opening in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 51 over Relief Opening built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 over Relief Opening 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 51 over Relief Opening carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Relief Opening?
The structure is 92 ft (27.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Relief Opening?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.