FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FDR 525

Carrying FDR 525 over OLD FIELD CREEK

NO DATA ENTERED, Smith, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FDR 525

The FDR 525 bridge in Smith, Mississippi carries FDR 525 over OLD FIELD CREEK. It was built in 2011, making it 15 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 28.3 meters (93 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FDR 525 compares

▼ 5.9
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 29%
Lower load rating than 71% of Mississippi bridges
175
Bridges in Smith · 7 in Poor condition
FDR 525 28.5 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
52.5
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.6
Special reductions
−5.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
28.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2011
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
28.3 m (93 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080701000014024

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 FDR 525 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 FDR 525 against other structures in Smith 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 FDR 525?

FDR 525 in Smith, Mississippi has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FDR 525 inspected?

FDR 525'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 50 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FDR 525 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FDR 525?

FDR 525 has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FDR 525?

FDR 525 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is FDR 525 and does age affect safety?

FDR 525 was built in 2011, making it 15 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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