US Bridges

US 51 over C and G RR

Good

Montgomery County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI S US 82 · Structure no. 210005104918710

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
252 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 51 over C and G RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over C and G RR in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2043. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 51
CrossesC and G RR
Location0.2 MI S US 82
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates33.4954, -89.73616
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating78.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2023)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 51 over C and G RR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 51 over C and G RR 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 C and G RR carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 51 over C and G RR?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 51 over C and G RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.