FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HOWARD ROAD

Carrying HOWARD ROAD over BRANCH OF BLACK CREEK

SEC 27 T15N R 2E B, Holmes, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HOWARD ROAD

The HOWARD ROAD bridge in Holmes, Mississippi carries HOWARD ROAD over BRANCH OF BLACK CREEK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.4 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 460 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.3 metric tons.

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

How HOWARD ROAD compares

▼ 0.1
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Mississippi bridges
212
Bridges in Holmes · 17 in Poor condition
HOWARD ROAD 34.3 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.4 m (37 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
460 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA2600000000087

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HOWARD ROAD 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 HOWARD ROAD against other structures in Holmes 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 HOWARD ROAD?

HOWARD ROAD in Holmes, Mississippi on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HOWARD ROAD inspected?

HOWARD ROAD'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 460 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HOWARD ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HOWARD ROAD?

HOWARD ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HOWARD ROAD?

HOWARD ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HOWARD ROAD and does age affect safety?

HOWARD ROAD was built in 1989, making it 37 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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