FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD WATERMILL ROAD

Carrying OLD WATERMILL ROAD over SNOWS CREEK

SEC 24 T 7N R14W, Jones, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD WATERMILL ROAD

The OLD WATERMILL ROAD bridge in Jones, Mississippi carries OLD WATERMILL ROAD over SNOWS CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2019, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.4 meters (57 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 110 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 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.9 metric tons.

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

How OLD WATERMILL ROAD compares

▼ 13.5
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Mississippi bridges
330
Bridges in Jones · 24 in Poor condition
OLD WATERMILL ROAD 20.9 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.3
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Last Reconstructed
2019
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.4 m (57 ft)
Deck Width
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
110 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA3400000000097

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD WATERMILL 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 OLD WATERMILL ROAD against other structures in Jones 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 WATERMILL ROAD?

OLD WATERMILL ROAD in Jones, Mississippi has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD WATERMILL ROAD inspected?

OLD WATERMILL 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 110 vehicles per day.

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

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

OLD WATERMILL ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD WATERMILL ROAD?

OLD WATERMILL ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OLD WATERMILL ROAD and does age affect safety?

OLD WATERMILL ROAD was built in 1965, making it 61 years old and last reconstructed in 2019.

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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