US Bridges

CO RD 251 over Unnamed Stream

FairPosted for load

Webster County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T21N R 8E B · Structure no. SA7800000000095

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 251 over Unnamed Stream is a concrete slab carrying CO RD 251 over Unnamed Stream in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2034. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 251
CrossesUnnamed Stream
LocationSec 14 T21N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 715
Coordinates33.67799, -89.42821
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2014)
Projected traffic315 by 2034
Trucks8%
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 251 over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 251 over Unnamed Stream 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 251 over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 251 over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 251 over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.