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

N OLD CANTON RD B

Fair

Over: BEAR CREEK

SEC 1 T 8N R 2E B, Madison, MS

Built 1999 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 1,100

WOLF HOWLING ROAD

Fair

Over: GRAVES CREEK

SEC 8 T 4N R17W B, Marion, MS

Built 1989 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 90

RIVER BEND ROAD

Fair

Over: CYPRESS CREEK

SEC 29 T 5N R19W B, Marion, MS

Built 1989 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 200

OLD HWY 25

Fair

Over: WEAVER CREEK

SEC 12 T13S R19W, Monroe, MS

Built 1990 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 192

BECKER BOTTOM ROAD

Fair

Over: UNNAMED BRANCH

SEC 22 T13S R19W, Monroe, MS

Built 1995 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 119

STRONG ROAD

Fair

Over: SPRING CREEK

SEC 10 T16S R 7E, Monroe, MS

Built 1994 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 100

STRONG ROAD

Fair

Over: DRY CREEK

SEC 14 T16S R 7E, Monroe, MS

Built 2007 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 95

HICKORY-FELLOWSHIP

Fair

Over: POTTERCITTO CK RELIEF

SEC 6 T 5N R13E B, Newton, MS

Built 1975 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 460

FIFTH AVE

Fair

Over: BCH OF TARLOW CREEK

SEC 34 T 6N R11E, Newton, MS

Built 1993 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 200

AIRPORT RD

Fair

Over: TARLOW CREEK

SEC 36 T 6N R11E B, Newton, MS

Built 1974 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 300

AIRPORT RD

Fair

Over: RELIEF FOR TARLOW CREEK

SEC 36 T 6N R11E B, Newton, MS

Built 1974 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 300

AIRPORT RD

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF TARLOW CREEK

SEC 36 T 6N R11E B, Newton, MS

Built 2003 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 600

HICKORY LITTLE RCK

Fair

Over: OKAHATTA CREEK RELIEF

SEC 30 T 6N R13E B, Newton, MS

Built 1987 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 360

GOODHOPE ROAD

Fair

Over: CHUNKY CANAL

SEC 14 T 7N R12E B, Newton, MS

Built 1999 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 250

MAHORNER

Fair

Over: NOXUBEE RIVER RELIEF

SEC 5 T13N R18E B, Noxubee, MS

Built 1980 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 90

LAKE FOREST RANCH

Fair

Over: WOLF CREEK

SEC 4 T14N R15E, Noxubee, MS

Built 1992 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 100

MACON-LYNN CK.RD.

Fair

Over: HORSE CREEK

SEC 34 T16N R15E B, Noxubee, MS

Built 1996 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 90

LYNN CREEK RD

Fair

Over: DITCH

SEC 18 T16N R17E B, Noxubee, MS

Built 1990 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 630

LYNN CREEK RD

Fair

Over: JOE'S CREEK

SEC 18 T16N R17E B, Noxubee, MS

Built 1990 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 1,200

CLAYTON ROAD

Fair

Over: BROKEN PUMPKIN CREEK

SEC 9 T16N R19E, Noxubee, MS

Built 1992 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 30

FOX CHASE RD

Fair

Over: INDIAN CAMP CREEK

SEC 20 T16N R19E B, Noxubee, MS

Built 1999 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 80

NASON ROAD

Fair

Over: RED BANK CREEK

SEC 5 T17N R12E, Oktibbeha, MS

Built 1984 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 60

SILVER RIDGE ROAD

Fair

Over: BCH OF CYPRESS CREEK

SEC 6 T17N R13E B, Oktibbeha, MS

Built 1983 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 100

SANDERS ROAD

Fair

Over: BCH OF CYPRESS CREEK

SEC_ 9_T17N_R13E, Oktibbeha, MS

Built 1985 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 30

SANDERS ROAD

Fair

Over: BIG CREEK

SEC 9 T17N R13E, Oktibbeha, MS

Built 1984 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 30

SANDERS ROAD

Fair

Over: DRY CREEK

SEC 9 T17N R13E, Oktibbeha, MS

Built 1986 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 30

STURGIS WEST POINT

Fair

Over: BCH OF TRIM CANE CREEK

SEC 2 T18N R12E B, Oktibbeha, MS

Built 1986 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 50

RL STURGIS W. PT.

Fair

Over: RELIEF FOR BIG CREEK

SEC 27 T18N R12E B, Oktibbeha, MS

Built 1987 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 60

CENTRAL ACADEMY RD

Fair

Over: JONES CREEK

SEC 26 T 8S R 6W B, Panola, MS

Built 1995 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 100

MACEDONIA ROAD

Fair

Over: BLACKS CREEK

SEC 16 T 8S R 8W B, Panola, MS

Built 1995 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 280

BENNDALE ROAD

Fair

Over: CALF BRANCH

SEC 23 T 1S R10W B, Perry, MS

Built 1979 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 200

LITTLE CREEK ROAD

Fair

Over: WELDY CREEK

SEC 26 T 2N R 9W B, Perry, MS

Built 1976 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 300

MEMORIAL CHURCH RD

Fair

Over: REESE'S CREEK

SEC 19 T 4N R11W B, Perry, MS

Built 1992 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 220

WILL BEST ROAD

Fair

Over: UNNAMED BRANCH

SEC 1 T 5N R 9W B, Perry, MS

Built 1981 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 150

WILL BEST ROAD

Fair

Over: LONG BRANCH

SEC 11 T 5N R 9W B, Perry, MS

Built 1981 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 150

KITTRELL ROAD

Fair

Over: UNNAMED BRANCH

SEC 14 T 3N R10W B, Perry, MS

Built 2012 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 150

FORTENBERRY ROAD

Fair

Over: SMALL DRAIN

SEC 27 T 2N R 9E, Pike, MS

Built 2001 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 75

JUDAH ROAD

Fair

Over: INDIAN CREEK

SEC 13 T11S R 1E, Pontotoc, MS

Built 2001 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 60

COUNTY ROAD 1381

Fair

Over: MOORES CREEK

SEC 11 T 4S R 8E, Prentiss, MS

Built 1996 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 324

SPRINGFIELD ROAD

Fair

Over: HOWELL CREEK

SEC 11 T 5N R 6E, Scott, MS

Built 1974 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 550

BLOSSOM HILL ROAD

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF ROBINSON CK

SEC 9 T 5N R 7E B, Scott, MS

Built 1997 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 130

NORRIS HOMEWOOD RD

Fair

Over: TALLABOGUE CREEK

SEC 28 T 5N R 8E B, Scott, MS

Built 1994 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 60

OLD HWY 80 EAST

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF STRONG RIVER

SEC 24 T 6N R 6E, Scott, MS

Built 1991 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 125

OLD HWY 80 EAST

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF STRONG RIVER

SEC 19 T 6N R 7E, Scott, MS

Built 1987 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 125

OLD HIGHWAY 80

Fair

Over: WOLF BRANCH

SEC 11 T 6N R 9E B, Scott, MS

Built 1998 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 1,300

OLD SAWMILL ROAD

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF WARRIOR CREEK

SEC 23 T 6N R 9E, Scott, MS

Built 1993 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 60

DENSON ROAD

Fair

Over: FANNEGUSHA CREEK

SEC 11 T 7N R 5E, Scott, MS

Built 1998 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 100

MEASELLS ROAD

Fair

Over: BCH OF POLE BRANCH

SEC 7 T 7N R 6E B, Scott, MS

Built 1997 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 350

AIRPORT ROAD

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF CHERRY CREEK

SEC 28 T 7N R 6E, Scott, MS

Built 1994 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 80

CLIFTON HILLSBORO

Fair

Over: HALEY CREEK

SEC 9 T 7N R 7E B, Scott, MS

Built 1996 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 500

Showing 5,251-5,300 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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