US Bridges

CO RD 51 over Sand Creek

Good

Webster County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T20N R 9E · Structure no. SA7800000000056

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 51 over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 51 over Sand Creek in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 51
CrossesSand Creek
LocationSec 32 T20N R 9E
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates33.55556, -89.37789
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 51 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 51 over Sand 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 51 over Sand Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 51 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 51 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.