FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CLEAR SPRINGS ROAD

Carrying CLEAR SPRINGS ROAD over TRIB. TO OWEN CREEK

SEC 33 T 7N R 2E, Franklin, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CLEAR SPRINGS ROAD

The CLEAR SPRINGS ROAD bridge in Franklin, Mississippi carries CLEAR SPRINGS ROAD over TRIB. TO OWEN CREEK. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.9 metric tons.

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

How CLEAR SPRINGS ROAD compares

▲ 3.5
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Top 28%
Higher load rating than 72% of Mississippi bridges
157
Bridges in Franklin · 16 in Poor condition
CLEAR SPRINGS ROAD 37.9 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
23.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
37.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA1900000000141

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) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

CLEAR SPRINGS 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 CLEAR SPRINGS 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 CLEAR SPRINGS ROAD?

CLEAR SPRINGS ROAD in Franklin, Mississippi has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CLEAR SPRINGS ROAD inspected?

CLEAR SPRINGS 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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CLEAR SPRINGS 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 CLEAR SPRINGS ROAD?

CLEAR SPRINGS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CLEAR SPRINGS ROAD?

CLEAR SPRINGS ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CLEAR SPRINGS ROAD and does age affect safety?

CLEAR SPRINGS ROAD was built in 1986, making it 40 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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