PALOMINO LOOP
Carrying PALOMINO LOOP over TRIB OF SHAWS CREEK
SEC 31 T 8N R 7E, Lincoln, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PALOMINO LOOP
The PALOMINO LOOP bridge in Lincoln, Mississippi carries PALOMINO LOOP over TRIB OF SHAWS CREEK. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 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 6/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PALOMINO LOOP compares
Live comparison across Mississippi.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1980
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 11.6 m (38 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.3 m (17 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 40 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SA4300000000308
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
How to read this record
PALOMINO LOOP 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 PALOMINO LOOP 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 PALOMINO LOOP?
PALOMINO LOOP in Lincoln, Mississippi has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PALOMINO LOOP inspected?
PALOMINO LOOP'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 40 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PALOMINO LOOP 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 PALOMINO LOOP?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for PALOMINO LOOP.
Who is responsible for maintaining PALOMINO LOOP?
PALOMINO LOOP is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is PALOMINO LOOP and does age affect safety?
PALOMINO LOOP was built in 1980, making it 46 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.
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