US 51 over Big Black River Trib. #2
FairHolmes County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI S SR 12 · Structure no. 210005102615480
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 192 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Big Black River Trib. #2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Big Black River Trib. #2 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 51 over Big Black River Trib. #2 built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 over Big Black River Trib. #2 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 Big Black River Trib. #2 carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Big Black River Trib. #2?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Big Black River Trib. #2?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.