FRANK SEAL ROAD
Carrying FRANK SEAL ROAD over PARKER BAYOU
SEC 19 T 5S R18W, Pearl River, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FRANK SEAL ROAD
The FRANK SEAL ROAD bridge in Pearl River, Mississippi carries FRANK SEAL ROAD over PARKER BAYOU. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 5 sections, stretching 19.8 meters (65 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by Private.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 FRANK SEAL 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1964
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 19.8 m (65 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- Private
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 60 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SA5500000000137
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
FRANK SEAL 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 FRANK SEAL ROAD against other structures in Pearl River 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 FRANK SEAL ROAD?
FRANK SEAL ROAD in Pearl River, Mississippi has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FRANK SEAL ROAD inspected?
FRANK SEAL 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 60 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FRANK SEAL 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 FRANK SEAL ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for FRANK SEAL ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining FRANK SEAL ROAD?
FRANK SEAL ROAD is owned and maintained by Private.
How old is FRANK SEAL ROAD and does age affect safety?
FRANK SEAL ROAD was built in 1964, making it 62 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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