Old HWY 51 NE over Clear Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 8N R 8E B · Structure no. SA4300000000267
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 51 NE over Clear Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 51 NE over Clear Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 90% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 51 NE over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 51 NE over Clear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 51 NE over Clear Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 90% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 51 NE over Clear Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 51 NE over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.