FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CO. ROAD 3204

Carrying CO. ROAD 3204 over BAXTER CREEK

SEC 1 T16N R 6E, Attala, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
4 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CO. ROAD 3204

The CO. ROAD 3204 bridge in Attala, Mississippi carries CO. ROAD 3204 over BAXTER CREEK. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2017, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 4.3 metric tons.

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

How CO. ROAD 3204 compares

▼ 30.1
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Mississippi bridges
229
Bridges in Attala · 12 in Poor condition
CO. ROAD 3204 4.3 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
38.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
4.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Last Reconstructed
2017
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.8 m (55 ft)
Deck Width
5.7 m (19 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA0400000000132

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CO. ROAD 3204 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 CO. ROAD 3204 against other structures in Attala 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 CO. ROAD 3204?

CO. ROAD 3204 in Attala, Mississippi has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CO. ROAD 3204 inspected?

CO. ROAD 3204'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CO. ROAD 3204 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 CO. ROAD 3204?

CO. ROAD 3204 has an NBI inventory load rating of 4.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CO. ROAD 3204?

CO. ROAD 3204 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CO. ROAD 3204 and does age affect safety?

CO. ROAD 3204 was built in 1967, making it 59 years old and last reconstructed in 2017.

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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