US 51 over Doaks Creek
PoorPosted for loadMadison County, Mississippi · 8.7 MI N SR 22 · Structure no. 210005104513010
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 271 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Doaks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Doaks Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 3 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2043. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 51 over Doaks Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 over Doaks 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 Doaks Creek carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Doaks Creek?
The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Doaks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.