16TH SECTION ROAD
Carrying 16TH SECTION ROAD over ASH CREEK
SEC 8 T19N R15E B, Oktibbeha, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 16TH SECTION ROAD
The 16TH SECTION ROAD bridge in Oktibbeha, Mississippi carries 16TH SECTION ROAD over ASH CREEK. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 26.8 meters (88 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,400 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 8.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 16TH SECTION ROAD compares
Live comparison across Mississippi.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Last Reconstructed
- 2010
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 26.8 m (88 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.5 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SA5300000000144
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 (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 5/9, 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 16TH SECTION 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 16TH SECTION ROAD against other structures in Oktibbeha and across Mississippi. Mississippi bridges
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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 16TH SECTION ROAD?
16TH SECTION ROAD in Oktibbeha, Mississippi has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 16TH SECTION ROAD inspected?
16TH SECTION 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 1,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 16TH SECTION 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 16TH SECTION ROAD?
16TH SECTION ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 8.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 16TH SECTION ROAD?
16TH SECTION ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is 16TH SECTION ROAD and does age affect safety?
16TH SECTION ROAD was built in 1971, making it 55 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.
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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