FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CO.ROAD 479

Carrying CO.ROAD 479 over CREEK

SEC 29 T10S R 2W, Lafayette, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CO.ROAD 479

The CO.ROAD 479 bridge in Lafayette, Mississippi carries CO.ROAD 479 over CREEK. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.4 meters (57 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.5 metric tons.

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

How CO.ROAD 479 compares

▼ 4.9
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of Mississippi bridges
259
Bridges in Lafayette · 11 in Poor condition
CO.ROAD 479 29.5 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.4
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.4 m (57 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA3600000000150

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CO.ROAD 479 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 CO.ROAD 479 against other structures in Lafayette 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 CO.ROAD 479?

CO.ROAD 479 in Lafayette, Mississippi has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CO.ROAD 479 inspected?

CO.ROAD 479'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CO.ROAD 479 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 CO.ROAD 479?

CO.ROAD 479 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CO.ROAD 479?

CO.ROAD 479 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CO.ROAD 479 and does age affect safety?

CO.ROAD 479 was built in 1996, making it 30 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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