Old 51 South over Small Drain
FairPike County, Mississippi · SEC_12_T 1N_R 7E B · Structure no. SA570000000A010
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 115
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old 51 South over Small Drain is a concrete channel beam carrying Old 51 South over Small Drain 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old 51 South over Small Drain built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old 51 South over Small Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Old 51 South over Small Drain carry?
About 115 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old 51 South over Small Drain?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old 51 South over Small Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.