US 51 over Tangipahoa River
GoodPike County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI N SR 568 · Structure no. 210005105700820
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 324 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Tangipahoa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Tangipahoa River in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2043. The structure is 324 ft (98.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Tangipahoa River built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 over Tangipahoa River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 51 over Tangipahoa River carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Tangipahoa River?
The structure is 324 ft (98.7 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Tangipahoa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.