Co.Road 251 over 851 over Relief Opening
GoodLafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 8S R 1W B · Structure no. SA3600000000039
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co.Road 251 over 851 over Relief Opening is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Road 251 over 851 over Relief Opening in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 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 Co.Road 251 over 851 over Relief Opening built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co.Road 251 over 851 over Relief Opening 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Co.Road 251 over 851 over Relief Opening carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Co.Road 251 over 851 over Relief Opening?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Co.Road 251 over 851 over Relief Opening?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.