US 51 over Long Creek
GoodPanola County, Mississippi · 4.7 MI N Yalobusha Cl · Structure no. 210005105424330
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 972 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Long Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2043. The structure is 972 ft (296.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 51 over Long Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 over Long 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 51 over Long Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Long Creek?
The structure is 972 ft (296.3 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.