US 51 over Tallahatchie Relief
GoodPanola County, Mississippi · 3.4 MI N SR 6 · Structure no. 210005105425200
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 853 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Tallahatchie Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Tallahatchie Relief in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2043. The structure is 853 ft (260 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Tallahatchie Relief built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 over Tallahatchie Relief 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 51 over Tallahatchie Relief carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Tallahatchie Relief?
The structure is 853 ft (260 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Tallahatchie Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.