FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FOSTR MCDONNELL RD

Carrying FOSTR MCDONNELL RD over NICHOLS CREEK

SEC 16 T 6N R14W, Covington, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FOSTR MCDONNELL RD

The FOSTR MCDONNELL RD bridge in Covington, Mississippi carries FOSTR MCDONNELL RD over NICHOLS CREEK. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 140 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 culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.2 metric tons.

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

How FOSTR MCDONNELL RD compares

▼ 1.2
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 48%
Lower load rating than 52% of Mississippi bridges
164
Bridges in Covington · 5 in Poor condition
FOSTR MCDONNELL RD 33.2 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2016
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
140 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA160000000A003

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FOSTR MCDONNELL RD 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 FOSTR MCDONNELL RD against other structures in Covington 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 FOSTR MCDONNELL RD?

FOSTR MCDONNELL RD in Covington, Mississippi on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FOSTR MCDONNELL RD inspected?

FOSTR MCDONNELL RD'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 140 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FOSTR MCDONNELL RD 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 FOSTR MCDONNELL RD?

FOSTR MCDONNELL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FOSTR MCDONNELL RD?

FOSTR MCDONNELL RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FOSTR MCDONNELL RD and does age affect safety?

FOSTR MCDONNELL RD was built in 2016, making it 10 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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