FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FREEDOM ROAD

Carrying FREEDOM ROAD over LITTLE MILL CREEK

SEC 22 T 8N R10W B, Jones, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FREEDOM ROAD

The FREEDOM ROAD bridge in Jones, Mississippi carries FREEDOM ROAD over LITTLE MILL CREEK. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 750 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.4 metric tons.

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

How FREEDOM ROAD compares

▼ 12.0
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Mississippi bridges
330
Bridges in Jones · 24 in Poor condition
FREEDOM ROAD 22.4 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
44.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
19.7
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
22.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
23.2 m (76 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
750 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA3400000000109

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

FREEDOM 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 FREEDOM 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 FREEDOM ROAD?

FREEDOM ROAD in Jones, Mississippi has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FREEDOM ROAD inspected?

FREEDOM 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 750 vehicles per day.

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

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

FREEDOM ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FREEDOM ROAD?

FREEDOM ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FREEDOM ROAD and does age affect safety?

FREEDOM ROAD was built in 1977, making it 49 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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