US Bridges

US 51 over Yalobusha River Relief

Good

Grenada County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI N SR 332 · Structure no. 21000510222126B

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 51 over Yalobusha River Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Yalobusha River Relief 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 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 51
CrossesYalobusha River Relief
Location1.3 MI N SR 332
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates33.81259, -89.82606
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,950 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Yalobusha River Relief built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 51 over Yalobusha River Relief 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 Yalobusha River Relief carry?

About 2,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 51 over Yalobusha River Relief?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 51 over Yalobusha River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.