US Bridges

US 51 over Cnic RR

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · JCT I 20 · Structure no. 210005102509510

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 51 over Cnic RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Cnic RR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 69 years old, older 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 51
CrossesCnic RR
LocationJCT I 20
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates32.27554, -90.20536
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2023)
Projected traffic7,100 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 51 over Cnic RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 51 over Cnic RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 51 over Cnic RR carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 51 over Cnic RR?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 51 over Cnic RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.