SARATOGA-SHARON RD
Carrying SARATOGA-SHARON RD over BRANCH OF OKATOMA CREEK
SEC 1 T10N R17W B, Simpson, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SARATOGA-SHARON RD
The SARATOGA-SHARON RD bridge in Simpson, Mississippi carries SARATOGA-SHARON RD over BRANCH OF OKATOMA CREEK. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2019, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.4 meters (57 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 660 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, 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 43.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SARATOGA-SHARON RD 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
- 1968
- Last Reconstructed
- 2019
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 17.4 m (57 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 660 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SA6400000000097
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SARATOGA-SHARON 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 SARATOGA-SHARON 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 SARATOGA-SHARON RD?
SARATOGA-SHARON RD in Simpson, Mississippi has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SARATOGA-SHARON RD inspected?
SARATOGA-SHARON 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 660 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SARATOGA-SHARON RD 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 SARATOGA-SHARON RD?
SARATOGA-SHARON RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SARATOGA-SHARON RD?
SARATOGA-SHARON RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is SARATOGA-SHARON RD and does age affect safety?
SARATOGA-SHARON RD was built in 1968, making it 58 years old and last reconstructed in 2019.
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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