FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TOM CAIN RD

Carrying TOM CAIN RD over JONES CREEK

SEC 24 T14N R 5E, Hinds, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
4 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TOM CAIN RD

The TOM CAIN RD bridge in Hinds, Mississippi carries TOM CAIN RD over JONES CREEK. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 32.6 meters (107 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 3/9. 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 4.3 metric tons.

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

How TOM CAIN RD compares

▼ 30.1
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Mississippi bridges
667
Bridges in Hinds · 74 in Poor condition
TOM CAIN RD 4.3 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
38.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
23.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
4.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
32.6 m (107 ft)
Deck Width
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA2500000000377

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

TOM CAIN 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 TOM CAIN 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 TOM CAIN RD?

TOM CAIN RD in Hinds, Mississippi has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TOM CAIN RD inspected?

TOM CAIN 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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TOM CAIN 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 TOM CAIN RD?

TOM CAIN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 4.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TOM CAIN RD?

TOM CAIN RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TOM CAIN RD and does age affect safety?

TOM CAIN RD was built in 1991, making it 35 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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