FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 492

Carrying SR 492 over STREAM

IN UNION AT RAILROAD, Newton, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 492

The SR 492 bridge in Newton, Mississippi carries SR 492 over STREAM. It was built in 1987, making it 39 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,700 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.6 metric tons.

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

How SR 492 compares

▼ 0.8
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of Mississippi bridges
244
Bridges in Newton · 12 in Poor condition
SR 492 33.6 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
8.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
33.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1987
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,700 vehicles/day
Structure Number
310049205102320

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 492 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 SR 492 against other structures in Newton 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 492?

SR 492 in Newton, Mississippi on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 492 inspected?

SR 492'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 2,700 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 492 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 SR 492?

SR 492 has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 492?

SR 492 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 492 and does age affect safety?

SR 492 was built in 1987, making it 39 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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