FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 548

Carrying CR 548 over HATCHIE BOTTOM BRANCH

SEC 23 T 4S R 5E, Tippah, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 548

The CR 548 bridge in Tippah, Mississippi carries CR 548 over HATCHIE BOTTOM BRANCH. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 25.5 meters (84 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.8 metric tons.

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

How CR 548 compares

▲ 7.4
Load rating vs Mississippi average (34.4 t)
Top 18%
Higher load rating than 82% of Mississippi bridges
140
Bridges in Tippah · 7 in Poor condition
CR 548 41.8 t
Mississippi average 34.4 t

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
41.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
25.5 m (84 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA7000000000063

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 548 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 CR 548 against other structures in Tippah 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 CR 548?

CR 548 in Tippah, Mississippi on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 548 inspected?

CR 548'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 30 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 548 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 CR 548?

CR 548 has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 548?

CR 548 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 548 and does age affect safety?

CR 548 was built in 2001, making it 25 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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