US Bridges

US 51 over W Bogue Chitto River

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI S US 84 · Structure no. 210005104303910

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
163 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 51 over W Bogue Chitto River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 51 over W Bogue Chitto River in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 51
CrossesW Bogue Chitto River
Location0.9 MI S US 84
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyLincoln County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.53416, -90.46436
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 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 W Bogue Chitto River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 51 over W Bogue Chitto River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 51 over W Bogue Chitto River carry?

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

How long is US 51 over W Bogue Chitto River?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns US 51 over W Bogue Chitto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.