FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD FORT BAYOU RD

Carrying OLD FORT BAYOU RD over BAYOU TALLA

SEC 17 T 7S R 8W, Jackson, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD FORT BAYOU RD

The OLD FORT BAYOU RD bridge in Jackson, Mississippi carries OLD FORT BAYOU RD over BAYOU TALLA. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.5 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.1 metric tons.

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

How OLD FORT BAYOU RD compares

▲ 17.7
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of Mississippi bridges
268
Bridges in Jackson · 7 in Poor condition
OLD FORT BAYOU RD 52.1 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
5.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
52.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2019
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,600 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA3000000000209

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD FORT BAYOU RD 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 OLD FORT BAYOU RD 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 OLD FORT BAYOU RD?

OLD FORT BAYOU RD in Jackson, Mississippi on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD FORT BAYOU RD inspected?

OLD FORT BAYOU 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 8,600 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD FORT BAYOU RD 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 OLD FORT BAYOU RD?

OLD FORT BAYOU RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD FORT BAYOU RD?

OLD FORT BAYOU RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OLD FORT BAYOU RD and does age affect safety?

OLD FORT BAYOU RD was built in 2019, making it 7 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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