FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SONAT ROAD

Carrying SONAT ROAD over PARTMAN BRANCH

SEC 15 T 9N R19W B, Jefferson Davis, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SONAT ROAD

The SONAT ROAD bridge in Jefferson Davis, Mississippi carries SONAT ROAD over PARTMAN BRANCH. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 34.7 meters (114 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 280 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.2 metric tons.

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

How SONAT ROAD compares

▼ 15.2
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Mississippi bridges
142
Bridges in Jefferson Davis · 4 in Poor condition
SONAT ROAD 19.2 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
54.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.4
Serviceability /30
13.7
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
34.7 m (114 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
280 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA3300000000105

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SONAT 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 SONAT ROAD against other structures in Jefferson Davis 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 SONAT ROAD?

SONAT ROAD in Jefferson Davis, Mississippi has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SONAT ROAD inspected?

SONAT 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 280 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SONAT 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 SONAT ROAD?

SONAT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SONAT ROAD?

SONAT ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SONAT ROAD and does age affect safety?

SONAT ROAD was built in 1988, making it 38 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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