US Bridges

US 51 over Batupan Bogue Trib

Good

Grenada County, Mississippi · 2.1 MI N Montgomery Cl · Structure no. 210005102220370

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 51 over Batupan Bogue Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying US 51 over Batupan Bogue Trib in Grenada 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 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 51
CrossesBatupan Bogue Trib
Location2.1 MI N Montgomery Cl
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates33.70273, -89.76446
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2023)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$405 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 51 over Batupan Bogue Trib built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 51 over Batupan Bogue Trib 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 51 over Batupan Bogue Trib carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 51 over Batupan Bogue Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 51 over Batupan Bogue Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.