US Bridges

US 51 over Stream

Fair

Montgomery County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI N Carroll Cl · Structure no. 210005104918190

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 51 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying US 51 over Stream in Montgomery 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 51
CrossesStream
Location0.7 MI N Carroll Cl
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyMontgomery County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.42587, -89.75603
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$250 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 51 over Stream built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 51 over Stream 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 51 over Stream carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 51 over Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns US 51 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.