US Bridges

US 51 over Clear Creek

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI N SR 570 West · Structure no. 210005105702080

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 51 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 51 over Clear Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 51
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.0 MI N SR 570 West
RouteU.S. Route 51
Coordinates31.27582, -90.47042
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2023)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 51 over Clear 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 Clear Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 51 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns US 51 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.