WOODWARD SWITCH RD
Carrying WOODWARD SWITCH RD over CHICKASAWHAY RIVER
SEC 2 T 8N R 7W B, Wayne, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WOODWARD SWITCH RD
The WOODWARD SWITCH RD bridge in Wayne, Mississippi carries WOODWARD SWITCH RD over CHICKASAWHAY RIVER. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 7 sections, stretching 131.1 meters (430 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,100 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WOODWARD SWITCH 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
- 2003
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 7
- Structure Length
- 131.1 m (430 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.1 m (33 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SA7700000000085
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, 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 WOODWARD SWITCH 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 WOODWARD SWITCH RD against other structures in Wayne 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 WOODWARD SWITCH RD?
WOODWARD SWITCH RD in Wayne, Mississippi has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WOODWARD SWITCH RD inspected?
WOODWARD SWITCH 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 2,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WOODWARD SWITCH RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for WOODWARD SWITCH RD?
WOODWARD SWITCH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WOODWARD SWITCH RD?
WOODWARD SWITCH RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WOODWARD SWITCH RD and does age affect safety?
WOODWARD SWITCH RD was built in 2003, making it 23 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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