OFC THOMAS CATCHIN
Carrying OFC THOMAS CATCHIN over LYNCH CR
SEC 31 T 6N R 1E, Hinds, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OFC THOMAS CATCHIN
The OFC THOMAS CATCHIN bridge in Hinds, Mississippi carries OFC THOMAS CATCHIN over LYNCH CR. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,000 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 3/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 3/9. 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 1.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OFC THOMAS CATCHIN compares
Live comparison across Mississippi.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1985
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.0 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SA2500000000247
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
OFC THOMAS CATCHIN 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 OFC THOMAS CATCHIN 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 OFC THOMAS CATCHIN?
OFC THOMAS CATCHIN in Hinds, Mississippi has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OFC THOMAS CATCHIN inspected?
OFC THOMAS CATCHIN'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 4,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OFC THOMAS CATCHIN 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 OFC THOMAS CATCHIN?
OFC THOMAS CATCHIN has an NBI inventory load rating of 1.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OFC THOMAS CATCHIN?
OFC THOMAS CATCHIN is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is OFC THOMAS CATCHIN and does age affect safety?
OFC THOMAS CATCHIN was built in 1985, making it 41 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.
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