US 51 over Gallatin Street
FairHinds County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI N I 20 · Structure no. 210005102509580
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 139 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Gallatin Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Gallatin Street in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, 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 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 51 over Gallatin Street built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 over Gallatin Street 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 51 over Gallatin Street carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Gallatin Street?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Gallatin Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.