FISHER FERRY ROAD
Carrying FISHER FERRY ROAD over NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY
7.3 MILES SOUTH OF MS ROU, Claiborne, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FISHER FERRY ROAD
The FISHER FERRY ROAD bridge in Claiborne, Mississippi carries FISHER FERRY ROAD over NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 25.4 meters (83 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 440 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FISHER FERRY ROAD 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
- 1962
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 25.4 m (83 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 440 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 5570195P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FISHER FERRY ROAD 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 FISHER FERRY ROAD against other structures in Claiborne 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 FISHER FERRY ROAD?
FISHER FERRY ROAD in Claiborne, Mississippi, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FISHER FERRY ROAD inspected?
FISHER FERRY ROAD'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 440 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FISHER FERRY ROAD 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 FISHER FERRY ROAD?
FISHER FERRY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FISHER FERRY ROAD?
FISHER FERRY ROAD is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is FISHER FERRY ROAD and does age affect safety?
FISHER FERRY ROAD was built in 1962, making it 64 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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