Fortification St over Abandoned Railroad
Hinds County, Mississippi · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Fortification St over Abandoned Railroad in Hinds County, Mississippi, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 230 of the 666 inventoried bridges in Hinds County rated good (34.5%); 71 (10.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 358 ft |
| Location | 0.1 Mi W of I 55 Mp 95.7 |
| NBI structure number | 17000550250957C |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Mississippi department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Hinds County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 55 over Three Mile Creek | 1956 | 117,000 | Fair |
| I 55 over Eubanks Creek | 1966 | 105,000 | Good |
| I 20 WB Lane over US 51 | 2011 | 103,000 | Good |
| I 55 South over I 55 Ramp to Ww Drive | 1966 | 100,000 | Good |
| I 55 over White Oak Creek | 1954 | 96,000 | Good |
| I 55 over Hardy Creek | 1956 | 71,000 | Fair |
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