FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LYNCH ST

Carrying LYNCH ST over LYNCH CREEK

SEC 5 T 5N R 1E, Hinds, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LYNCH ST

The LYNCH ST bridge in Hinds, Mississippi carries LYNCH ST over LYNCH CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 31.1 meters (102 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, 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 14.6 metric tons.

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

How LYNCH ST compares

▼ 19.8
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Mississippi bridges
667
Bridges in Hinds · 74 in Poor condition
LYNCH ST 14.6 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.6
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
12.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
14.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
31.1 m (102 ft)
Deck Width
19.3 m (63 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA2500000000116

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 LYNCH ST 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 LYNCH ST 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 LYNCH ST?

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

How often is LYNCH ST inspected?

LYNCH ST'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 14,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LYNCH ST 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 LYNCH ST?

LYNCH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LYNCH ST?

LYNCH ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LYNCH ST and does age affect safety?

LYNCH ST was built in 1955, making it 71 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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