FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CHAPEL HILL RD

Carrying CHAPEL HILL RD over BCH OF TURKEY CREEK

SEC 22 T 5N R 3W B, Hinds, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
8 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CHAPEL HILL RD

The CHAPEL HILL RD bridge in Hinds, Mississippi carries CHAPEL HILL RD over BCH OF TURKEY CREEK. It was built in 1976, making it 50 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 180 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 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 8.1 metric tons.

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

How CHAPEL HILL RD compares

▼ 26.3
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Mississippi bridges
667
Bridges in Hinds · 74 in Poor condition
CHAPEL HILL RD 8.1 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
40.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
8.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
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
180 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA2500000000176

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 fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

CHAPEL HILL RD 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 CHAPEL HILL 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 CHAPEL HILL RD?

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

How often is CHAPEL HILL RD inspected?

CHAPEL HILL 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 180 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CHAPEL HILL RD 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 CHAPEL HILL RD?

CHAPEL HILL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 8.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CHAPEL HILL RD?

CHAPEL HILL RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CHAPEL HILL RD and does age affect safety?

CHAPEL HILL RD was built in 1976, making it 50 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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