FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAIRLEY BRIDGE RD

Carrying FAIRLEY BRIDGE RD over BLACK CREEK

SEC 34 T 1S R10W B, Perry, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAIRLEY BRIDGE RD

The FAIRLEY BRIDGE RD bridge in Perry, Mississippi carries FAIRLEY BRIDGE RD over BLACK CREEK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 164.6 meters (540 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.8 metric tons.

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

How FAIRLEY BRIDGE RD compares

▼ 18.6
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Mississippi bridges
162
Bridges in Perry
FAIRLEY BRIDGE RD 15.8 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
23.0
Serviceability /30
15.7
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
164.6 m (540 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA5600000000030

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAIRLEY BRIDGE RD 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 FAIRLEY BRIDGE RD against other structures in Perry 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 FAIRLEY BRIDGE RD?

FAIRLEY BRIDGE RD in Perry, 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 FAIRLEY BRIDGE RD inspected?

FAIRLEY BRIDGE RD'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. FAIRLEY BRIDGE RD 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 FAIRLEY BRIDGE RD?

FAIRLEY BRIDGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAIRLEY BRIDGE RD?

FAIRLEY BRIDGE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FAIRLEY BRIDGE RD and does age affect safety?

FAIRLEY BRIDGE RD was built in 1963, making it 63 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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