US Bridges

US 51 over Big Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · 6.8 MI N Pike Cl · Structure no. 210005104303290

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
293 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 51 over Big Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 51 over Big Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 51
CrossesBig Creek
Location6.8 MI N Pike Cl
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyLincoln County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.44573, -90.45694
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 51 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 51 over Big 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 51 over Big Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 51 over Big Creek?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns US 51 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.