US 51 over Sykes Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI S Grenada Cl · Structure no. 210005104920080
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 252 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Sykes Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Sykes 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 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 51 over Sykes Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 over Sykes 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 Sykes Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Sykes Creek?
The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Sykes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.