US Bridges

US 51 over North Tillatoba Creek

Fair

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · 7.8 MI N Grenada Cl · Structure no. 210005108122700

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 51 over North Tillatoba Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 51 over North Tillatoba Creek in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 51
CrossesNorth Tillatoba Creek
Location7.8 MI N Grenada Cl
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyYalobusha County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.00131, -89.91331
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$389 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 51 over North Tillatoba Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 51 over North Tillatoba 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 51 over North Tillatoba Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 51 over North Tillatoba Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 51 over North Tillatoba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.