FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOWER CENTREVILLE

Carrying LOWER CENTREVILLE over WEST FORK AMITE RIVER

SEC 18 T 1N R 4E, Amite, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
7 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOWER CENTREVILLE

The LOWER CENTREVILLE bridge in Amite, Mississippi carries LOWER CENTREVILLE over WEST FORK AMITE RIVER. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 8 sections, stretching 41.1 meters (135 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 170 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 6.6 metric tons.

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

How LOWER CENTREVILLE compares

▼ 27.8
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Mississippi bridges
210
Bridges in Amite · 20 in Poor condition
LOWER CENTREVILLE 6.6 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
31.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
16.8
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
6.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
8
Structure Length
41.1 m (135 ft)
Deck Width
5.9 m (19 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
170 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA0300000000028

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

LOWER CENTREVILLE 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 LOWER CENTREVILLE against other structures in Amite 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 LOWER CENTREVILLE?

LOWER CENTREVILLE in Amite, Mississippi has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOWER CENTREVILLE inspected?

LOWER CENTREVILLE'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 170 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOWER CENTREVILLE 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 LOWER CENTREVILLE?

LOWER CENTREVILLE has an NBI inventory load rating of 6.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOWER CENTREVILLE?

LOWER CENTREVILLE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LOWER CENTREVILLE and does age affect safety?

LOWER CENTREVILLE was built in 1960, making it 66 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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