US 51 over Howard Creek
GoodHolmes County, Mississippi · 3.7 MI N SR 12 · Structure no. 210005102615930
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 199 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Howard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Howard Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Howard Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 over Howard Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does US 51 over Howard Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Howard Creek?
The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Howard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.