PAPERMILL RD. 256
Carrying PAPERMILL RD. 256 over RIVERDALE CREEK
SEC 30 T23N R 5E, Grenada, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PAPERMILL RD. 256
The PAPERMILL RD. 256 bridge in Grenada, Mississippi carries PAPERMILL RD. 256 over RIVERDALE CREEK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 48.8 meters (160 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 240 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 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PAPERMILL RD. 256 compares
Live comparison across Mississippi.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1988
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 48.8 m (160 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 240 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SA2200000000067
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PAPERMILL RD. 256 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 PAPERMILL RD. 256 against other structures in Grenada 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 PAPERMILL RD. 256?
PAPERMILL RD. 256 in Grenada, Mississippi has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PAPERMILL RD. 256 inspected?
PAPERMILL RD. 256'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 240 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PAPERMILL RD. 256 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PAPERMILL RD. 256?
PAPERMILL RD. 256 has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PAPERMILL RD. 256?
PAPERMILL RD. 256 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is PAPERMILL RD. 256 and does age affect safety?
PAPERMILL RD. 256 was built in 1988, making it 38 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.
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