US Bridges

Old HWY 51 Terry R over Rhodes Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 3N R 1W B · Structure no. SA2500000000004

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
173 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 51 Terry R over Rhodes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old HWY 51 Terry R over Rhodes Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2044. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld HWY 51 Terry R
CrossesRhodes Creek
LocationSec 9 T 3N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 460
Coordinates32.11969, -90.30131
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2024)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$448,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 51 Terry R over Rhodes Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 51 Terry R over Rhodes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 51 Terry R over Rhodes Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 51 Terry R over Rhodes Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 51 Terry R over Rhodes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.