FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD LOWER BAY ROAD

Carrying OLD LOWER BAY ROAD over DRAINAGE DITCH

SEC 13 T 9S R16W B, Hancock, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD LOWER BAY ROAD

The OLD LOWER BAY ROAD bridge in Hancock, Mississippi carries OLD LOWER BAY ROAD over DRAINAGE DITCH. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.1 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,248 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.9 metric tons.

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

How OLD LOWER BAY ROAD compares

▼ 1.5
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 46%
Lower load rating than 54% of Mississippi bridges
104
Bridges in Hancock · 7 in Poor condition
OLD LOWER BAY ROAD 32.9 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.1 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
32.8 m (108 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,248 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA2300000000062

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD LOWER BAY ROAD 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 OLD LOWER BAY ROAD against other structures in Hancock 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 OLD LOWER BAY ROAD?

OLD LOWER BAY ROAD in Hancock, Mississippi on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD LOWER BAY ROAD inspected?

OLD LOWER BAY 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 1,248 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD LOWER BAY ROAD 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 OLD LOWER BAY ROAD?

OLD LOWER BAY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD LOWER BAY ROAD?

OLD LOWER BAY ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OLD LOWER BAY ROAD and does age affect safety?

OLD LOWER BAY ROAD was built in 2009, making it 17 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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