FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SOUTH TAYLOR RD

Carrying SOUTH TAYLOR RD over DRAINAGE CANAL

SEC 15 T19N R 3W, Sunflower, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH TAYLOR RD

The SOUTH TAYLOR RD bridge in Sunflower, Mississippi carries SOUTH TAYLOR RD over DRAINAGE CANAL. It was built in 2014, making it 12 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 48.8 meters (160 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.9 metric tons.

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

How SOUTH TAYLOR RD compares

▲ 4.5
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of Mississippi bridges
169
Bridges in Sunflower · 43 in Poor condition
SOUTH TAYLOR RD 38.9 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
38.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2014
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
48.8 m (160 ft)
Deck Width
9.5 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
40 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA670000000A054

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, 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.
  • At 8/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH TAYLOR 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 SOUTH TAYLOR RD 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 SOUTH TAYLOR RD?

SOUTH TAYLOR RD in Sunflower, Mississippi has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SOUTH TAYLOR RD inspected?

SOUTH TAYLOR 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 40 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH TAYLOR 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 SOUTH TAYLOR RD?

SOUTH TAYLOR RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH TAYLOR RD?

SOUTH TAYLOR RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SOUTH TAYLOR RD and does age affect safety?

SOUTH TAYLOR RD was built in 2014, making it 12 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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