FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DENTON TR NW

Carrying DENTON TR NW over TRIB W BOGUE CHITTO RIV

SEC 27 T 7N R 7E, Lincoln, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: DENTON TR NW

The DENTON TR NW bridge in Lincoln, Mississippi carries DENTON TR NW over TRIB W BOGUE CHITTO RIV. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 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 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.

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

How DENTON TR NW compares

380
Bridges in Lincoln · 41 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
35.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
20.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
50 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA4300000000178

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.

How to read this record

DENTON TR NW 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 DENTON TR NW 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 DENTON TR NW?

DENTON TR NW in Lincoln, Mississippi has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DENTON TR NW inspected?

DENTON TR NW'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 50 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DENTON TR NW 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 DENTON TR NW?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for DENTON TR NW.

Who is responsible for maintaining DENTON TR NW?

DENTON TR NW is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is DENTON TR NW and does age affect safety?

DENTON TR NW was built in 1990, making it 36 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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