FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RF HOLLY BLUFF RD

Carrying RF HOLLY BLUFF RD over CYPRESS BEND SLOUGH

SEC 28 T12N R 6W B, Sharkey, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
9 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RF HOLLY BLUFF RD

The RF HOLLY BLUFF RD bridge in Sharkey, Mississippi carries RF HOLLY BLUFF RD over CYPRESS BEND SLOUGH. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 7 sections, stretching 40.5 meters (133 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 520 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 6/9, 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. Its NBI inventory load rating is 8.6 metric tons.

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

How RF HOLLY BLUFF RD compares

▼ 25.8
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Mississippi bridges
61
Bridges in Sharkey · 10 in Poor condition
RF HOLLY BLUFF RD 8.6 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
18.6 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
14.2
Essentiality /15
4.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
8.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
40.5 m (133 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
520 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA6300000000017

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

RF HOLLY BLUFF RD 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 RF HOLLY BLUFF RD against other structures in Sharkey 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 RF HOLLY BLUFF RD?

RF HOLLY BLUFF RD in Sharkey, Mississippi has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RF HOLLY BLUFF RD inspected?

RF HOLLY BLUFF 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 520 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RF HOLLY BLUFF RD 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 RF HOLLY BLUFF RD?

RF HOLLY BLUFF RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 8.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RF HOLLY BLUFF RD?

RF HOLLY BLUFF RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RF HOLLY BLUFF RD and does age affect safety?

RF HOLLY BLUFF RD was built in 1972, making it 54 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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