US Bridges

US 51 over Eskridge Creek Trib

Fair

Montgomery County, Mississippi · 5.9 MI N US 82 · Structure no. 210005104919320

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 51 over Eskridge Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Eskridge Creek Trib 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 51
CrossesEskridge Creek Trib
Location5.9 MI N US 82
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates33.57068, -89.70097
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 51 over Eskridge Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 51 over Eskridge Creek Trib 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 Eskridge Creek Trib carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 51 over Eskridge Creek Trib?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 51 over Eskridge Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.