US 51 over Perry Creek
FairGrenada County, Mississippi · 5.7 MI N Montgomery Cl · Structure no. 210005102220730
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 241 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Perry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Perry Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US 51 over Perry Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 over Perry 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US 51 over Perry Creek carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Perry Creek?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Perry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.