Old 51 over Jones Creek
FairCopiah County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T10N R 8E · Structure no. SA1500000000171
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old 51 over Jones Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old 51 over Jones Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2047. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old 51 over Jones Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old 51 over Jones 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Old 51 over Jones Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Old 51 over Jones Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Old 51 over Jones Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.