FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FERNWOOD ROAD

Carrying FERNWOOD ROAD over LITTLE TANGIAPHOA RIVER

SEC_31_T 3N_R 8E B, Pike, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FERNWOOD ROAD

The FERNWOOD ROAD bridge in Pike, Mississippi carries FERNWOOD ROAD over LITTLE TANGIAPHOA RIVER. It was built in 2014, making it 12 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 70.4 meters (231 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,085 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 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.4 metric tons.

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

How FERNWOOD ROAD compares

▼ 1.0
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of Mississippi bridges
211
Bridges in Pike · 12 in Poor condition
FERNWOOD ROAD 33.4 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
24.6
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2014
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
70.4 m (231 ft)
Deck Width
10.0 m (33 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,085 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA570000000A127

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FERNWOOD 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 FERNWOOD ROAD against other structures in Pike 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 FERNWOOD ROAD?

FERNWOOD ROAD in Pike, Mississippi has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FERNWOOD ROAD inspected?

FERNWOOD 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 1,085 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FERNWOOD ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FERNWOOD ROAD?

FERNWOOD ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FERNWOOD ROAD?

FERNWOOD ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FERNWOOD ROAD and does age affect safety?

FERNWOOD ROAD was built in 2014, making it 12 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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