US 51 over Dement Creek
GoodGrenada County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI N SR 332 · Structure no. 21000510222122A
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Dement Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Dement Creek in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 51 over Dement Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 over Dement 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 51 over Dement Creek carry?
About 2,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Dement Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Dement Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.