Old HWY 51 South over Vaughn CR
PoorHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 3N R 1W · Structure no. SA2500000000009
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 51 South over Vaughn CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Old HWY 51 South over Vaughn CR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 51 South over Vaughn CR built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 51 South over Vaughn CR 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 South over Vaughn CR carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 51 South over Vaughn CR?
The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 51 South over Vaughn CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.