US Bridges

US 51 over SR 35/CNIC RR

Good

Panola County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI N SR 6 · Structure no. 210005105425030

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
496 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 51 over SR 35/CNIC RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over SR 35/CNIC RR in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2043. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 51
CrossesSR 35/CNIC RR
Location1.5 MI N SR 6
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates34.32742, -89.94116
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length496 ft (151.2 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SR 35/CNIC RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 51 over SR 35/CNIC 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 51 over SR 35/CNIC RR carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 51 over SR 35/CNIC RR?

The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 51 over SR 35/CNIC RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.