DEWEY STREET
Carrying DEWEY STREET over DRY CREEK
SEC 5 T 3N R18W, Marion, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DEWEY STREET
The DEWEY STREET bridge in Marion, Mississippi carries DEWEY STREET over DRY CREEK. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 5/9, 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 DEWEY STREET 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1969
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 23.2 m (76 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.5 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SA4600000000068
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
How to read this record
DEWEY STREET 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 DEWEY STREET against other structures in Marion 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 DEWEY STREET?
DEWEY STREET in Marion, Mississippi has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DEWEY STREET inspected?
DEWEY STREET'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 300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DEWEY STREET 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 DEWEY STREET?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for DEWEY STREET.
Who is responsible for maintaining DEWEY STREET?
DEWEY STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is DEWEY STREET and does age affect safety?
DEWEY STREET was built in 1969, making it 57 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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