US 51 over Bear Creek
FairMadison County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI N SR 16 East · Structure no. 210005104512000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Bear Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.
It carries about 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 51 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 over Bear Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 51 over Bear Creek carry?
About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.