US 51 over Unnamed Stream
PoorCopiah County, Mississippi · 2.7 MI N SR 28 · Structure no. 210005101506680
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete tee beam carrying US 51 over Unnamed Stream in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 4 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.
It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,300 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 51 over Unnamed Stream built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 over Unnamed Stream 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 51 over Unnamed Stream carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Unnamed Stream?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Unnamed Stream?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.