US 51 over Tilda Bogue Creek
PoorMadison County, Mississippi · 3.2 MI N SR 22 · Structure no. 210005104512470
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1934
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Tilda Bogue Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 51 over Tilda Bogue Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1934, so it is 96 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.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 51 over Tilda Bogue Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1934.
What condition is US 51 over Tilda Bogue 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 51 over Tilda Bogue Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Tilda Bogue Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Tilda Bogue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.