Co.Road 251 over 851 over E Cypress Creek
GoodLafayette County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 8S R 1W B · Structure no. SA3600000000041
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Co.Road 251 over 851 over E Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co.Road 251 over 851 over E Cypress Creek 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 122 ft (37.2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Co.Road 251 over 851 over E Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Co.Road 251 over 851 over E Cypress 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Co.Road 251 over 851 over E Cypress Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Co.Road 251 over 851 over E Cypress Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Co.Road 251 over 851 over E Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.