FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CO RD 31

Carrying CO RD 31 over FANNEGUSHA CK

SEC 28 T17N R 4E B, Carroll, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
7 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CO RD 31

The CO RD 31 bridge in Carroll, Mississippi carries CO RD 31 over FANNEGUSHA CK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.6 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. 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. Its NBI inventory load rating is 6.5 metric tons.

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

How CO RD 31 compares

▼ 27.9
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Mississippi bridges
225
Bridges in Carroll · 48 in Poor condition
CO RD 31 6.5 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
26.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
11.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
6.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.6 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA0800000000032

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

CO RD 31 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 CO RD 31 against other structures in Carroll 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 RD 31?

CO RD 31 in Carroll, Mississippi has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CO RD 31 inspected?

CO RD 31'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 30 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CO RD 31 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 CO RD 31?

CO RD 31 has an NBI inventory load rating of 6.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CO RD 31?

CO RD 31 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CO RD 31 and does age affect safety?

CO RD 31 was built in 1972, making it 54 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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