US Bridges

Old 51 South over Large Creek

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 1N R 7E · Structure no. SA5700000000190

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 51 South over Large Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old 51 South over Large Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld 51 South
CrossesLarge Creek
LocationSec 24 T 1N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 89
Coordinates31.03617, -90.46031
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2021)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$634,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old 51 South over Large Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 51 South over Large 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Old 51 South over Large Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old 51 South over Large Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old 51 South over Large Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.