FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

IMPROVE ROAD

Carrying IMPROVE ROAD over GULLY CREEK

SEC 26 T 4N R17W B, Marion, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: IMPROVE ROAD

The IMPROVE ROAD bridge in Marion, Mississippi carries IMPROVE ROAD over GULLY CREEK. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 320 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.7 metric tons.

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

How IMPROVE ROAD compares

▼ 5.7
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 30%
Lower load rating than 70% of Mississippi bridges
201
Bridges in Marion · 10 in Poor condition
IMPROVE ROAD 28.7 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
52.7
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
28.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1971
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
320 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA4600000000103

How to read this record

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

IMPROVE ROAD in Marion, Mississippi on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is IMPROVE ROAD inspected?

IMPROVE 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 320 vehicles per day.

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

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

IMPROVE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining IMPROVE ROAD?

IMPROVE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is IMPROVE ROAD and does age affect safety?

IMPROVE ROAD was built in 1971, making it 55 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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