BLACK BAYOU RD
Carrying BLACK BAYOU RD over DITCH NO 2
SEC 29 T18N R 7W, Washington, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BLACK BAYOU RD
The BLACK BAYOU RD bridge in Washington, Mississippi carries BLACK BAYOU RD over DITCH NO 2. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.4 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BLACK BAYOU RD compares
Live comparison across Mississippi.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2004
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 8.4 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SA7600000000237
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BLACK BAYOU 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 BLACK BAYOU RD against other structures in Washington 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 BLACK BAYOU RD?
BLACK BAYOU RD in Washington, Mississippi on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BLACK BAYOU RD inspected?
BLACK BAYOU 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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BLACK BAYOU 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 BLACK BAYOU RD?
BLACK BAYOU RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BLACK BAYOU RD?
BLACK BAYOU RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is BLACK BAYOU RD and does age affect safety?
BLACK BAYOU RD was built in 2004, making it 22 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.
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