FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EAST MAIN

Carrying EAST MAIN over MUD CREEK

SEC 33 T 9S R 6E, Lee, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EAST MAIN

The EAST MAIN bridge in Lee, Mississippi carries EAST MAIN over MUD CREEK. It was built in 1947, making it 79 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2016, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 6 sections, stretching 97.5 meters (320 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.3 metric tons.

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

How EAST MAIN compares

▼ 11.1
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Mississippi bridges
393
Bridges in Lee · 17 in Poor condition
EAST MAIN 23.3 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.1
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
12.8
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1947
Last Reconstructed
2016
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
97.5 m (320 ft)
Deck Width
25.1 m (82 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
16,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA4100000000208

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EAST MAIN 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 EAST MAIN against other structures in Lee 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 EAST MAIN?

EAST MAIN in Lee, Mississippi has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EAST MAIN inspected?

EAST MAIN'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 16,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EAST MAIN 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 EAST MAIN?

EAST MAIN has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EAST MAIN?

EAST MAIN is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is EAST MAIN and does age affect safety?

EAST MAIN was built in 1947, making it 79 years old and last reconstructed in 2016.

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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