US 51 over Mills Creek
FairHolmes County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI N SR 17 · Structure no. 210005102614340
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Mills Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Mills Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 51 over Mills Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 over Mills Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 51 over Mills Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Mills Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Mills Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.