SR 442
Carrying SR 442 over PECAN BAYOU
0.4 MI E SUNFLOWER CL, Leflore, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR 442
The SR 442 bridge in Leflore, Mississippi carries SR 442 over PECAN BAYOU. It was built in 1939, making it 87 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 8 sections, stretching 48.8 meters (160 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 970 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR 442 compares
Live comparison across Mississippi.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1939
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 8
- Structure Length
- 48.8 m (160 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.1 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 970 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 310044204202210
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.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
SR 442 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 SR 442 against other structures in Leflore 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 SR 442?
SR 442 in Leflore, Mississippi has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR 442 inspected?
SR 442'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 970 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 442 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 SR 442?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SR 442.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR 442?
SR 442 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR 442 and does age affect safety?
SR 442 was built in 1939, making it 87 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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