US Bridges

US 51 over Wilkins Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Mississippi · 1.8 MI S Grenada Cl · Structure no. 210005104919980

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 51 over Wilkins Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Wilkins Creek in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 51
CrossesWilkins Creek
Location1.8 MI S Grenada Cl
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates33.65522, -89.7301
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 Wilkins Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 51 over Wilkins Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 51 over Wilkins Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 51 over Wilkins Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 51 over Wilkins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.