US 51 over Little Tangipahoa River
GoodPike County, Mississippi · 5.0 MI N SR 48 · Structure no. 21000510570147B
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 422 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Little Tangipahoa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Little Tangipahoa River in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2043. The structure is 422 ft (128.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 51 over Little Tangipahoa River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 over Little 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 Little Tangipahoa River carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Little Tangipahoa River?
The structure is 422 ft (128.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Little Tangipahoa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.