MORGAN TOWN ROAD
Carrying MORGAN TOWN ROAD over NOXUBEE RIVER
SEC 31 T17N R13E B, Oktibbeha, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MORGAN TOWN ROAD
The MORGAN TOWN ROAD bridge in Oktibbeha, Mississippi carries MORGAN TOWN ROAD over NOXUBEE RIVER. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 48.2 meters (158 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 270 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 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MORGAN TOWN ROAD 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1961
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 48.2 m (158 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.4 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 270 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SA5300000000026
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
MORGAN TOWN ROAD 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 MORGAN TOWN ROAD against other structures in Oktibbeha 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 MORGAN TOWN ROAD?
MORGAN TOWN ROAD in Oktibbeha, Mississippi has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MORGAN TOWN ROAD inspected?
MORGAN TOWN 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 270 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MORGAN TOWN ROAD 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 MORGAN TOWN ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for MORGAN TOWN ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining MORGAN TOWN ROAD?
MORGAN TOWN ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is MORGAN TOWN ROAD and does age affect safety?
MORGAN TOWN ROAD was built in 1961, making it 65 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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