US 51 over Murrell Branch
GoodMontgomery County, Mississippi · 2.4 MI N Carroll Cl · Structure no. 210005104918370
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Murrell Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Murrell Branch in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Murrell Branch built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 over Murrell Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does US 51 over Murrell Branch carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Murrell Branch?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Murrell Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.