FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HICKORY-FELLOWSHIP

Carrying HICKORY-FELLOWSHIP over POTTERCITTO CK RELIEF

SEC 6 T 5N R13E B, Newton, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HICKORY-FELLOWSHIP

The HICKORY-FELLOWSHIP bridge in Newton, Mississippi carries HICKORY-FELLOWSHIP over POTTERCITTO CK RELIEF. It was built in 1975, making it 51 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 520 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.3 metric tons.

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

How HICKORY-FELLOWSHIP compares

▼ 16.1
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Mississippi bridges
244
Bridges in Newton · 12 in Poor condition
HICKORY-FELLOWSHIP 18.3 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
12.8
Serviceability /30
23.7
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
18.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
29.0 m (95 ft)
Deck Width
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
520 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA5100000000021

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

HICKORY-FELLOWSHIP 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 HICKORY-FELLOWSHIP against other structures in Newton 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 HICKORY-FELLOWSHIP?

HICKORY-FELLOWSHIP in Newton, Mississippi has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HICKORY-FELLOWSHIP inspected?

HICKORY-FELLOWSHIP'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 520 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HICKORY-FELLOWSHIP 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 HICKORY-FELLOWSHIP?

HICKORY-FELLOWSHIP has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HICKORY-FELLOWSHIP?

HICKORY-FELLOWSHIP is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HICKORY-FELLOWSHIP and does age affect safety?

HICKORY-FELLOWSHIP was built in 1975, making it 51 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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