FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BETHEL ROAD SE

Carrying BETHEL ROAD SE over JORDAN CREEK

SEC 9 T 6N R 8E, Lincoln, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
12 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BETHEL ROAD SE

The BETHEL ROAD SE bridge in Lincoln, Mississippi carries BETHEL ROAD SE over JORDAN CREEK. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.2 meters (56 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 12.1 metric tons.

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

How BETHEL ROAD SE compares

▼ 22.3
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Mississippi bridges
380
Bridges in Lincoln · 41 in Poor condition
BETHEL ROAD SE 12.1 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
35.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.2
Serviceability /30
20.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
12.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.2 m (56 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA4300000000123

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

BETHEL ROAD SE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare BETHEL ROAD SE against other structures in Lincoln 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 BETHEL ROAD SE?

BETHEL ROAD SE in Lincoln, Mississippi has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BETHEL ROAD SE inspected?

BETHEL ROAD SE'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 60 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BETHEL ROAD SE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BETHEL ROAD SE?

BETHEL ROAD SE has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BETHEL ROAD SE?

BETHEL ROAD SE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BETHEL ROAD SE and does age affect safety?

BETHEL ROAD SE was built in 2002, making it 24 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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