US 51 over Hickahala Creek Relief
GoodTate County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI N SR 4 · Structure no. 21000510692732A
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 238 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 51 over Hickahala Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 51 over Hickahala Creek Relief in Tate 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2043. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 51 over Hickahala Creek Relief built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 51 over Hickahala Creek Relief 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 51 over Hickahala Creek Relief carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 51 over Hickahala Creek Relief?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 51 over Hickahala Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.