FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MIKE THOMAS ROAD

Carrying MIKE THOMAS ROAD over DITCH

SEC 5 T20N R 5W, Sunflower, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MIKE THOMAS ROAD

The MIKE THOMAS ROAD bridge in Sunflower, Mississippi carries MIKE THOMAS ROAD over DITCH. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 34.7 meters (114 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 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 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 35.6 metric tons.

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

How MIKE THOMAS ROAD compares

▲ 1.2
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Top 38%
Higher load rating than 62% of Mississippi bridges
169
Bridges in Sunflower · 43 in Poor condition
MIKE THOMAS ROAD 35.6 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
20.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
35.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
34.7 m (114 ft)
Deck Width
7.1 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA6700000000095

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MIKE THOMAS 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 MIKE THOMAS ROAD against other structures in Sunflower 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 MIKE THOMAS ROAD?

MIKE THOMAS ROAD in Sunflower, 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 MIKE THOMAS ROAD inspected?

MIKE THOMAS 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 10 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MIKE THOMAS 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 MIKE THOMAS ROAD?

MIKE THOMAS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MIKE THOMAS ROAD?

MIKE THOMAS ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MIKE THOMAS ROAD and does age affect safety?

MIKE THOMAS ROAD was built in 1991, making it 35 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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