FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PUGH ROAD

Carrying PUGH ROAD over GUM CREEK

SEC 14 T 8S R10E, Itawamba, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
3 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PUGH ROAD

The PUGH ROAD bridge in Itawamba, Mississippi carries PUGH ROAD over GUM CREEK. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 1 section, stretching 27.7 meters (91 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 45 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 2.7 metric tons.

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

How PUGH ROAD compares

▼ 31.7
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Mississippi bridges
230
Bridges in Itawamba · 8 in Poor condition
PUGH ROAD 2.7 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
31.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
2.3
Serviceability /30
14.5
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
2.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2021
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
27.7 m (91 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
45 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA290000000A031

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

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

PUGH ROAD in Itawamba, Mississippi has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PUGH ROAD inspected?

PUGH 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 45 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for PUGH ROAD?

PUGH ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 2.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PUGH ROAD?

PUGH ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PUGH ROAD and does age affect safety?

PUGH ROAD was built in 2021, making it 5 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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