US Bridges

US 51 over Unnamed Creek

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI S SR 570 West · Structure no. 210005105701850

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 51 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 51 over Unnamed Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 51
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location1.3 MI S SR 570 West
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates31.24926, -90.45906
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 51 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 51 over Unnamed 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 51 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 51 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns US 51 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.