US Bridges

US 51 over Jack Creek

Good

Grenada County, Mississippi · 3.8 MI N Montgomery Cl · Structure no. 210005102220530

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 51 over Jack Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Jack Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 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 5,100 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 51
CrossesJack Creek
Location3.8 MI N Montgomery Cl
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates33.72129, -89.78107
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length302 ft (92.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 51 over Jack Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 51 over Jack Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 51 over Jack Creek carry?

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

How long is US 51 over Jack Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 51 over Jack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.