FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KIRK ROAD

Carrying KIRK ROAD over INDIAN CREEK

SEC 13 T10N R 2W B, Yazoo, Mississippi

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: KIRK ROAD

The KIRK ROAD bridge in Yazoo, Mississippi carries KIRK ROAD over INDIAN CREEK. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.4 meters (57 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.

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

How KIRK ROAD compares

271
Bridges in Yazoo · 34 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Mississippi.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
40.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.4 m (57 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
SA8200000000047

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

KIRK ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare KIRK ROAD against other structures in Yazoo 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 KIRK ROAD?

KIRK ROAD in Yazoo, Mississippi has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KIRK ROAD inspected?

KIRK 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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KIRK ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for KIRK ROAD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for KIRK ROAD.

Who is responsible for maintaining KIRK ROAD?

KIRK ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is KIRK ROAD and does age affect safety?

KIRK ROAD was built in 1976, making it 50 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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