FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RIDGE ROAD

Carrying RIDGE ROAD over DITCH

SEC_34_T16S_R18W B, Lowndes, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RIDGE ROAD

The RIDGE ROAD bridge in Lowndes, Mississippi carries RIDGE ROAD over DITCH. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.0 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 410 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 culvert at 8/9. 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How RIDGE ROAD compares

▼ 1.7
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 43%
Lower load rating than 57% of Mississippi bridges
250
Bridges in Lowndes · 7 in Poor condition
RIDGE ROAD 32.7 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.0 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
16.4 m (54 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
410 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA4400000000138

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RIDGE ROAD 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 RIDGE ROAD against other structures in Lowndes 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 RIDGE ROAD?

RIDGE ROAD in Lowndes, Mississippi on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RIDGE ROAD inspected?

RIDGE ROAD'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 410 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIDGE ROAD 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 RIDGE ROAD?

RIDGE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RIDGE ROAD?

RIDGE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RIDGE ROAD and does age affect safety?

RIDGE ROAD was built in 2005, making it 21 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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