MARTIN ROAD
Carrying MARTIN ROAD over BAYOU-RELIEF
SEC 18 T 8S R 5W, Jackson, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MARTIN ROAD
The MARTIN ROAD bridge in Jackson, Mississippi carries MARTIN ROAD over BAYOU-RELIEF. It was built in 1995, making it 31 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 1,700 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 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 10.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MARTIN ROAD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1995
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 32.6 m (107 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.7 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SA3000000000138
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 4/9, 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 good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
MARTIN ROAD 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 MARTIN ROAD against other structures in Jackson 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 MARTIN ROAD?
MARTIN ROAD in Jackson, Mississippi has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MARTIN ROAD inspected?
MARTIN 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 1,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MARTIN ROAD 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 MARTIN ROAD?
MARTIN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MARTIN ROAD?
MARTIN ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is MARTIN ROAD and does age affect safety?
MARTIN ROAD was built in 1995, making it 31 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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