State profile · Below median Poor share

Mississippi bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition data for every public highway bridge in Mississippi, based on the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

16,823
Public bridges
52.3%
Good condition
5.9%
Poor condition

Data updated May 2026

Total Bridges

16,823

Public highway bridges in Mississippi

Good Condition

52.3%

8,797 bridges rated 7-9

2.3pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

5.9%

996 bridges whose lowest applicable component is rated 0-4

-1.1pp vs national avg 7.0%

Mississippi vs national bridge condition

Mississippi - Good condition share 52.3%
National avg

Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).

Mississippi - Poor-condition share 19.7%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Mississippi vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states by Poor-condition share (lower share = better)

States are ranked by the share of bridges whose lowest applicable component rating is 4 or below. This describes recorded condition; it does not measure funding effectiveness or live crossing safety. States here sit immediately above and below Mississippi on the same metric.

WY

Wyoming

5.41% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$3,181

ID

Idaho

5.51% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$1,742
Selected

MS

Mississippi

5.92% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$16,823

SC

South Carolina

6.10% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$5,396

WI

Wisconsin

6.13% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$14,851

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Mississippi

Six lowest-condition bridges in Mississippi, ranked by the portal's composite display score. Inspection intervals are risk-based under current NBIS rules.

All Bridges in Mississippi

US 82

Fair

Over: WOLF CREEK

6.4 MI W WEBSTER CL, Montgomery, MS

Built 1988 Load: 34.6 t ADT: 2,200

SR 182

Fair

Over: JOSEY CREEK

1.2 MI W SR 25 BYPASS, Oktibbeha, MS

Built 1935 Load: 34.6 t ADT: 3,000

US 51

Fair

Over: STREAM

1.2 M N SR 48, Pike, MS

Built 1933 Load: 34.6 t ADT: 5,900

US 51

Fair

Over: STREAM

2.7 MI N SR 48, Pike, MS

Built 1933 Load: 34.6 t ADT: 6,000

I 20

Fair

Over: STRONG RIVER

2.7 MI E SR 13, Scott, MS

Built 1966 Load: 34.6 t ADT: 12,000

SR 350

Fair

Over: CHAMBERS CREEK

1.2 MI E ALCORN CL, Tishomingo, MS

Built 1980 Load: 34.6 t ADT: 2,400

SR 713

Fair

Over: LAKE CORMORANT BAYOU

0.7 MI E SR 3, Tunica, MS

Built 2006 Load: 34.6 t ADT: 1,700

US 61

Fair

Over: PACES CREEK

10.3 MI N CLAIBORNE CL, Warren, MS

Built 1986 Load: 34.6 t ADT: 4,250

US 82

Fair

Over: BEAR LAKE

1.0 MI E US 61, Washington, MS

Built 1990 Load: 34.6 t ADT: 5,000

FAS 616 HELM RD

Fair

Over: KNOX BAYOU

SEC 8 T19N R 6W B, Washington, MS

Built 1972 Load: 34.6 t ADT: 90

US 49E

Fair

Over: PINEY CREEK RELIEF

1.8 MI N US 49W, Yazoo, MS

Built 1986 Load: 34.6 t ADT: 2,300

US 72

Fair

Over: GRAYS CREEK RELIEF

1.5 MI E SR 7, Benton, MS

Built 1999 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 4,550

US 72

Fair

Over: CHUBBY CREEK TRIB

2.7 MI E SR 7, Benton, MS

Built 1999 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 3,900

SR 446

Fair

Over: PECAN BAYOU

12.8 MI E SR 1, Bolivar, MS

Built 1950 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 1,200

MLK BLVD, 4TH ST

Fair

Over: SUNFLOWER RIVER

SEC 23 T27N R 4W, Coahoma, MS

Built 2001 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 5,400

SR 850

Fair

Over: CNIC RR AND LOCAL RD

0.1 MI E US 51, Copiah, MS

Built 1990 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 1,100

BOGUE CHITTO ROAD

Fair

Over: MCGEEHEE CREEK

SEC 2 T 5N R 5E B, Franklin, MS

Built 1986 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 250

JUNCTION LN SE

Fair

Over: RELIEF EAST TOPISAW CK

SEC 25 T 5N R 9E, Lincoln, MS

Built 2005 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 90

BRUMFIELD ROAD

Fair

Over: BRANCH

SEC 27 T 5N R 6E, Lincoln, MS

Built 2015 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 150

TITHELO ROAD

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 11 T10N R 3E, Madison, MS

Built 1985 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 110

STUMP BRIDGE RD

Fair

Over: TITHELO CREEK

SEC 24 T10N R 3E B, Madison, MS

Built 1977 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 330

COVINGTON DR.

Fair

Over: CANAL

SEC 20 T 9N R 3E, Madison, MS

Built 1980 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 400

OLD HIGHWAY 4

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 23 T 4S R 3W, Marshall, MS

Built 1998 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 200

MINERVA ROAD

Fair

Over: REED CREEK

SEC 33 T19N R 7E B, Montgomery, MS

Built 1974 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 250

SR 15

Fair

Over: KENTAWKA CANAL

0.8 MI N SR 21 WEST, Neshoba, MS

Built 1976 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 9,500

I 20

Fair

Over: MORGAN FIELD ROAD

5.5 MI E US 80, Newton, MS

Built 1966 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 10,000

I 20

Fair

Over: MORGAN FIELD ROAD

5.5 MI E US 80, Newton, MS

Built 1966 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 10,000

I 20

Fair

Over: STAGE ROAD

1.8 MI E SR 13, Scott, MS

Built 1966 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 12,000

I 20

Fair

Over: STAGE ROAD

1.8 MI E SR 13, Scott, MS

Built 1966 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 12,000

MULLIN ROAD

Fair

Over: DRAINAGE DITCH

SEC 15 T19N R 3W, Sunflower, MS

Built 2002 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 30

SR 3

Fair

Over: UNNAMED CREEK

0.2 MI S YAZOO CL, Warren, MS

Built 1986 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 2,400

US 82

Fair

Over: BOGUE PHALIA

2.1 MI E US 61, Washington, MS

Built 1990 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 5,000

WEST STATELINE RD

Fair

Over: BR OF CHICKASAWHAY RIVER

SEC 33 T 6N R 5W, Wayne, MS

Built 1996 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 60

SR 7

Fair

Over: RELIEF OPENING

0.8 MI N SR 330, Yalobusha, MS

Built 1991 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 3,500

SR 315

Fair

Over: OTOUCALOFA CREEK RELIEF

0.9 MI N SR 32, Yalobusha, MS

Built 1995 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 4,700

CO RD 90

Fair

Over: MORELAND CREEK

SEC 3 T25N R 6E B, Yalobusha, MS

Built 2000 Load: 34.7 t ADT: 120

US 61

Fair

Over: HUSHPUCKENA RIVER

4.2 MI N SR 32, Bolivar, MS

Built 2005 Load: 34.8 t ADT: 2,800

US 61

Fair

Over: ALLIGATOR LAKE

3.0 MI N SR 444, Bolivar, MS

Built 2005 Load: 34.8 t ADT: 2,800

SR 8

Fair

Over: SNAKE CREEK

12.9 MI E SR 1, Bolivar, MS

Built 1961 Load: 34.8 t ADT: 3,000

SR 8

Fair

Over: W BOGUE HASTY

14.7 MI E SR 1, Bolivar, MS

Built 1992 Load: 34.8 t ADT: 3,000

SR 450

Fair

Over: LITTLE STEEL BAYOU

12.0 MI E SR 1, Bolivar, MS

Built 1992 Load: 34.8 t ADT: 470

SR 35

Fair

Over: HURRICANE CREEK

2.7 MI N I 55, Carroll, MS

Built 1996 Load: 34.8 t ADT: 1,300

SR 28

Fair

Over: BAYOU PIERRE RELIEF

5.5 MI W I 55, Copiah, MS

Built 1996 Load: 34.8 t ADT: 3,800

SR 28

Fair

Over: BAYOU PIERE RELIEF

5.1 MI W I 55, Copiah, MS

Built 1996 Load: 34.8 t ADT: 3,800

SR 27

Fair

Over: BIG BLACK RIVER

HINDS/WARREN CL, Hinds, MS

Built 1960 Load: 34.8 t ADT: 3,100

SR 589

Fair

Over: BEAVER DAM CREEK

5.9 MI N US 11, Lamar, MS

Built 1956 Load: 34.8 t ADT: 2,300

US 82

Fair

Over: MOORES CREEK & N 6TH ST

1.0 MI E US 45 NORTH, Lowndes, MS

Built 1977 Load: 34.8 t ADT: 11,500

SR 35

Fair

Over: HOTOPHIA CREEK

4.5 MI N US 51, Panola, MS

Built 1996 Load: 34.8 t ADT: 1,900

SUNFLOWER RIVER RD

Fair

Over: BOGUE PHALIA

SEC 8 T16N R 5W B, Washington, MS

Built 1960 Load: 34.8 t ADT: 70

I 55

Fair

Over: TYSON ROAD

7.2 MI N LINCOLN CL, Copiah, MS

Built 1966 Load: 34.9 t ADT: 11,500

Showing 4,951-5,000 of 16,823 bridges

Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges.

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