FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 80

Carrying US 80 over PEARL RIVER RELIEF

0.2 MI E HINDS CL, Rankin, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 80

The US 80 bridge in Rankin, Mississippi carries US 80 over PEARL RIVER RELIEF. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 9 sections, stretching 109.7 meters (360 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.1 metric tons.

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

How US 80 compares

▼ 11.3
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Mississippi bridges
376
Bridges in Rankin · 16 in Poor condition
US 80 23.1 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
32.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
20.8
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
3.9
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1938
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
9
Structure Length
109.7 m (360 ft)
Deck Width
17.1 m (56 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
16,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
210008006104690

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

US 80 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare US 80 against other structures in Rankin 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 US 80?

US 80 in Rankin, Mississippi has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 80 inspected?

US 80'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 16,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 80 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 80?

US 80 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 80?

US 80 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 80 and does age affect safety?

US 80 was built in 1938, making it 88 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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