US Bridges

Old U S HWY 51 NE over Illinois Central Gulf RR

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 8N R 8E · Structure no. SA4300000000256

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old U S HWY 51 NE over Illinois Central Gulf RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old U S HWY 51 NE over Illinois Central Gulf RR in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld U S HWY 51 NE
CrossesIllinois Central Gulf RR
LocationSec 9 T 8N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyLincoln County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.68497, -90.40367
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2013)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$233,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old U S HWY 51 NE over Illinois Central Gulf RR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old U S HWY 51 NE over Illinois Central Gulf RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old U S HWY 51 NE over Illinois Central Gulf RR carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old U S HWY 51 NE over Illinois Central Gulf RR?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Old U S HWY 51 NE over Illinois Central Gulf RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.