ROBERT BUSH ROAD
Carrying ROBERT BUSH ROAD over STRONG RIVER
SEC 26 T 1N R 3E B, Simpson, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ROBERT BUSH ROAD
The ROBERT BUSH ROAD bridge in Simpson, Mississippi carries ROBERT BUSH ROAD over STRONG RIVER. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 91.4 meters (300 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 220 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ROBERT BUSH 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
- 1964
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 91.4 m (300 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.8 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 220 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SA6400000000013
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) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROBERT BUSH 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 ROBERT BUSH ROAD against other structures in Simpson 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 ROBERT BUSH ROAD?
ROBERT BUSH ROAD in Simpson, 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 ROBERT BUSH ROAD inspected?
ROBERT BUSH 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 220 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROBERT BUSH 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 ROBERT BUSH ROAD?
ROBERT BUSH ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ROBERT BUSH ROAD?
ROBERT BUSH ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is ROBERT BUSH ROAD and does age affect safety?
ROBERT BUSH 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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