CO RD 251 over Horsepen Creek
FairWebster County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T21N R 8E B · Structure no. SA7800000000099
- 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 Horsepen Creek is a concrete slab carrying CO RD 251 over Horsepen Creek 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.
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 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 251 over Horsepen Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 251 over Horsepen Creek 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 Horsepen Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 251 over Horsepen Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 251 over Horsepen Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.