FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PINOLA-BRAXTON RD

Carrying PINOLA-BRAXTON RD over SANDERS CREEK

SEC 10 T 2N R 3E, Simpson, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PINOLA-BRAXTON RD

The PINOLA-BRAXTON RD bridge in Simpson, Mississippi carries PINOLA-BRAXTON RD over SANDERS CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 29.0 meters (95 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 180 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 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.2 metric tons.

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

How PINOLA-BRAXTON RD compares

▼ 1.2
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Bottom 48%
Lower load rating than 52% of Mississippi bridges
201
Bridges in Simpson · 13 in Poor condition
PINOLA-BRAXTON RD 33.2 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
20.2
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
33.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
29.0 m (95 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
180 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA6400000000067

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PINOLA-BRAXTON 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 PINOLA-BRAXTON RD 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 PINOLA-BRAXTON RD?

PINOLA-BRAXTON RD in Simpson, Mississippi has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PINOLA-BRAXTON RD inspected?

PINOLA-BRAXTON 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 180 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PINOLA-BRAXTON 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 PINOLA-BRAXTON RD?

PINOLA-BRAXTON RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PINOLA-BRAXTON RD?

PINOLA-BRAXTON RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PINOLA-BRAXTON RD and does age affect safety?

PINOLA-BRAXTON RD was built in 1970, making it 56 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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