FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SUQUALENA-MEEHAN

Carrying SUQUALENA-MEEHAN over STATINEA CREEK

SEC 17 T 6N R14E B, Lauderdale, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SUQUALENA-MEEHAN

The SUQUALENA-MEEHAN bridge in Lauderdale, Mississippi carries SUQUALENA-MEEHAN over STATINEA CREEK. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.4 meters (57 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 180 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 21.2 metric tons.

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

How SUQUALENA-MEEHAN compares

▼ 13.2
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Mississippi bridges
484
Bridges in Lauderdale · 29 in Poor condition
SUQUALENA-MEEHAN 21.2 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
32.8
Serviceability /30
20.2
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
21.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.4 m (57 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
180 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA3800000000067

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) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SUQUALENA-MEEHAN 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 SUQUALENA-MEEHAN against other structures in Lauderdale 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 SUQUALENA-MEEHAN?

SUQUALENA-MEEHAN in Lauderdale, 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 SUQUALENA-MEEHAN inspected?

SUQUALENA-MEEHAN'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 180 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SUQUALENA-MEEHAN 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 SUQUALENA-MEEHAN?

SUQUALENA-MEEHAN has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SUQUALENA-MEEHAN?

SUQUALENA-MEEHAN is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SUQUALENA-MEEHAN and does age affect safety?

SUQUALENA-MEEHAN was built in 1967, making it 59 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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