FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KAY BROADWATER RD

Carrying KAY BROADWATER RD over BCH OF TALLAHALLA

SEC 33 T 4N R 3W, Hinds, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KAY BROADWATER RD

The KAY BROADWATER RD bridge in Hinds, Mississippi carries KAY BROADWATER RD over BCH OF TALLAHALLA. It was built in 1981, making it 45 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.4 meters (57 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 6/9. 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 14.7 metric tons.

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

How KAY BROADWATER RD compares

▼ 19.7
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Mississippi bridges
667
Bridges in Hinds · 74 in Poor condition
KAY BROADWATER RD 14.7 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.8
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
14.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1981
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.4 m (57 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA2500000000089

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KAY BROADWATER 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 KAY BROADWATER RD against other structures in Hinds 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 KAY BROADWATER RD?

KAY BROADWATER RD in Hinds, Mississippi has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KAY BROADWATER RD inspected?

KAY BROADWATER 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 60 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KAY BROADWATER RD 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 KAY BROADWATER RD?

KAY BROADWATER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KAY BROADWATER RD?

KAY BROADWATER RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is KAY BROADWATER RD and does age affect safety?

KAY BROADWATER RD was built in 1981, making it 45 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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