FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TOWNSEND BYRD RD

Carrying TOWNSEND BYRD RD over RELIEF

SEC 1 T 8N R14E B, Lauderdale, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TOWNSEND BYRD RD

The TOWNSEND BYRD RD bridge in Lauderdale, Mississippi carries TOWNSEND BYRD RD over RELIEF. It was built in 1991, making it 35 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 70 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.3 metric tons.

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

How TOWNSEND BYRD RD compares

▲ 0.9
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of Mississippi bridges
484
Bridges in Lauderdale · 29 in Poor condition
TOWNSEND BYRD RD 35.3 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.4 m (57 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
70 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA3800000000227

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) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TOWNSEND BYRD RD 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 TOWNSEND BYRD RD 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 TOWNSEND BYRD RD?

TOWNSEND BYRD RD in Lauderdale, 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 TOWNSEND BYRD RD inspected?

TOWNSEND BYRD RD'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 70 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TOWNSEND BYRD RD 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 TOWNSEND BYRD RD?

TOWNSEND BYRD RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TOWNSEND BYRD RD?

TOWNSEND BYRD RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TOWNSEND BYRD RD and does age affect safety?

TOWNSEND BYRD RD was built in 1991, making it 35 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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