SOUTHERN RAILROAD
Carrying SOUTHERN RAILROAD over T&P 16
SEC 29 T 2N R14W, Lamar, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SOUTHERN RAILROAD
The SOUTHERN RAILROAD bridge in Lamar, Mississippi carries SOUTHERN RAILROAD over T&P 16. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 120 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Mississippi bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SOUTHERN RAILROAD compares
Live comparison across Mississippi.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 120 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SA3700000000029
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTHERN RAILROAD 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 SOUTHERN RAILROAD against other structures in Lamar 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 SOUTHERN RAILROAD?
SOUTHERN RAILROAD in Lamar, Mississippi on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SOUTHERN RAILROAD inspected?
SOUTHERN RAILROAD'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 120 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTHERN RAILROAD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SOUTHERN RAILROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for SOUTHERN RAILROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTHERN RAILROAD?
Ownership is not specified for SOUTHERN RAILROAD in the NBI.
How old is SOUTHERN RAILROAD and does age affect safety?
SOUTHERN RAILROAD was built in 1965, making it 61 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.
Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.