US 51 over Yalobusha River
GoodGrenada County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI N SR 8 · Structure no. 210005102221050
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 615 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Yalobusha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Yalobusha River in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2043. The structure is 615 ft (187.6 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Yalobusha River built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 over Yalobusha River 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 51 over Yalobusha River carry?
About 8,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Yalobusha River?
The structure is 615 ft (187.6 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Yalobusha River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.