US 51 over Hurricane Creek
PoorPosted for loadDeSoto County, Mississippi · 3.4 MI N SR 304 · Structure no. 210005101728920
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 51 over Hurricane Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 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 Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 over Hurricane 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 51 over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 9,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.