FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WOLF HOWLING ROAD

Carrying WOLF HOWLING ROAD over GRAVES CREEK

SEC 8 T 4N R17W B, Marion, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WOLF HOWLING ROAD

The WOLF HOWLING ROAD bridge in Marion, Mississippi carries WOLF HOWLING ROAD over GRAVES CREEK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 29.0 meters (95 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 90 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.3 metric tons.

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

How WOLF HOWLING ROAD compares

▲ 0.9
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of Mississippi bridges
201
Bridges in Marion · 10 in Poor condition
WOLF HOWLING ROAD 35.3 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
35.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
29.0 m (95 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
90 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA4600000000097

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WOLF HOWLING 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 WOLF HOWLING ROAD 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 WOLF HOWLING ROAD?

WOLF HOWLING ROAD in Marion, Mississippi has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WOLF HOWLING ROAD inspected?

WOLF HOWLING 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 90 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for WOLF HOWLING ROAD?

WOLF HOWLING ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WOLF HOWLING ROAD?

WOLF HOWLING ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is WOLF HOWLING ROAD and does age affect safety?

WOLF HOWLING ROAD was built in 1989, making it 37 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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