FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WACTOR ROAD

Carrying WACTOR ROAD over CAMERON CREEK

SEC 21 T 7N R 3E, Franklin, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: WACTOR ROAD

The WACTOR ROAD bridge in Franklin, Mississippi carries WACTOR ROAD over CAMERON CREEK. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 10 sections, stretching 54.3 meters (178 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 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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 WACTOR ROAD compares

157
Bridges in Franklin · 16 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
16.0 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
2.0
Essentiality /15
14.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
0/9
Failed (0)
Superstructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Substructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
10
Structure Length
54.3 m (178 ft)
Deck Width
3.7 m (12 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA1900000000109

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.

How to read this record

WACTOR ROAD 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 WACTOR ROAD against other structures in Franklin 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 WACTOR ROAD?

WACTOR ROAD in Franklin, Mississippi has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 0/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WACTOR ROAD inspected?

WACTOR ROAD'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. WACTOR ROAD 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 WACTOR ROAD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for WACTOR ROAD.

Who is responsible for maintaining WACTOR ROAD?

WACTOR ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WACTOR ROAD and does age affect safety?

WACTOR ROAD was built in 1969, making it 57 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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