OLD 51 SOUTH
Carrying OLD 51 SOUTH over SMALL DRAIN
SEC_12_T 1N_R 7E B, Pike, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD 51 SOUTH
The OLD 51 SOUTH bridge in Pike, Mississippi carries OLD 51 SOUTH over SMALL DRAIN. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 115 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD 51 SOUTH compares
Live comparison across Mississippi.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2013
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 11.6 m (38 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.5 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 115 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SA570000000A010
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD 51 SOUTH is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare OLD 51 SOUTH against other structures in Pike and across Mississippi. Mississippi bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OLD 51 SOUTH?
OLD 51 SOUTH in Pike, Mississippi has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD 51 SOUTH inspected?
OLD 51 SOUTH's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 115 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD 51 SOUTH is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD 51 SOUTH?
OLD 51 SOUTH has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD 51 SOUTH?
OLD 51 SOUTH is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OLD 51 SOUTH and does age affect safety?
OLD 51 SOUTH was built in 2013, making it 13 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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