FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST CHARLES ST

Carrying ST CHARLES ST over LYNCH CREEK

SEC 6 T 5N R 1E, Hinds, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST CHARLES ST

The ST CHARLES ST bridge in Hinds, Mississippi carries ST CHARLES ST over LYNCH CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 41.2 meters (135 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,100 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.8 metric tons.

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

How ST CHARLES ST compares

▼ 20.6
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
ST CHARLES ST 13.8 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
46.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
3.9
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
13.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
41.2 m (135 ft)
Deck Width
17.6 m (58 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA2500000000121

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

ST CHARLES ST 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 ST CHARLES 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 ST CHARLES ST?

ST CHARLES ST in Hinds, Mississippi has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST CHARLES ST inspected?

ST CHARLES 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 2,100 vehicles per day.

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

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

ST CHARLES ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST CHARLES ST?

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

How old is ST CHARLES ST and does age affect safety?

ST CHARLES ST was built in 1970, making it 56 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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