FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CO RD 120

Carrying CO RD 120 over GORDON CREEK

SEC 7 T 2N R15E B, Clarke, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: CO RD 120

The CO RD 120 bridge in Clarke, Mississippi carries CO RD 120 over GORDON CREEK. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 7 sections, stretching 40.5 meters (133 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 80 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 3/9. 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.

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

How CO RD 120 compares

224
Bridges in Clarke · 15 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
39.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
40.5 m (133 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
80 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA1200000000045

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

CO RD 120 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 120 against other structures in Clarke 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 120?

CO RD 120 in Clarke, Mississippi has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CO RD 120 inspected?

CO RD 120'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 80 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CO RD 120 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 120?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for CO RD 120.

Who is responsible for maintaining CO RD 120?

CO RD 120 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CO RD 120 and does age affect safety?

CO RD 120 was built in 1971, making it 55 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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