FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BUTLER - SHUQUALAK

Carrying BUTLER - SHUQUALAK over CREEK

SEC 9 T13N R16E B, Noxubee, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BUTLER - SHUQUALAK

The BUTLER - SHUQUALAK bridge in Noxubee, Mississippi carries BUTLER - SHUQUALAK over CREEK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 36.6 meters (120 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 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 8/9, 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 25.2 metric tons.

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

How BUTLER - SHUQUALAK compares

▼ 9.2
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of Mississippi bridges
201
Bridges in Noxubee · 8 in Poor condition
BUTLER - SHUQUALAK 25.2 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
48.7
Serviceability /30
28.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
36.6 m (120 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA5200000000008

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) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BUTLER - SHUQUALAK 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 BUTLER - SHUQUALAK against other structures in Noxubee 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 BUTLER - SHUQUALAK?

BUTLER - SHUQUALAK in Noxubee, Mississippi has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BUTLER - SHUQUALAK inspected?

BUTLER - SHUQUALAK'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 150 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BUTLER - SHUQUALAK 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 BUTLER - SHUQUALAK?

BUTLER - SHUQUALAK has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BUTLER - SHUQUALAK?

BUTLER - SHUQUALAK is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BUTLER - SHUQUALAK and does age affect safety?

BUTLER - SHUQUALAK was built in 1984, making it 42 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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