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

MT OLIVE-JVILLE RD

Fair

Over: BOUIE RIVER

SEC 11 T 9N R18W B, Jefferson Davis, MS

Built 1992 Load: 36.6 t ADT: 380

WEST OXFORD LOOP

Fair

Over: DAVIDISON CREEK

SEC 12 T 8S R 4W, Lafayette, MS

Built 2019 Load: 36.6 t ADT: 2,000

COOKSEY ROAD

Fair

Over: HARPER CREEK

SEC 24 T 7N R14E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1998 Load: 36.6 t ADT: 60

US 45/US 82

Fair

Over: RELIEF STREAM

2.6 MI E JCT US 45S/US 82, Lowndes, MS

Built 1971 Load: 36.6 t ADT: 15,000

US 45/US 82

Fair

Over: RELIEF STREAM

2.6 MI E JCT US 45S/US 82, Lowndes, MS

Built 1965 Load: 36.6 t ADT: 15,000

WEST BOUNDARY ST

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 7 T 4S R 2W, Marshall, MS

Built 2009 Load: 36.6 t ADT: 1,000

MACON LYNN CK RD

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 18 T15N R17E B, Noxubee, MS

Built 1979 Load: 36.6 t ADT: 420

MACON-LYNN CK

Fair

Over: WET WATER CREEK

SEC 35 T16N R16E B, Noxubee, MS

Built 1977 Load: 36.6 t ADT: 150

HINTONVILLE ROAD

Fair

Over: UNNAMED BRANCH

SEC 1 T 3N R 9W B, Perry, MS

Built 1981 Load: 36.6 t ADT: 350

WOODLAND ROAD

Fair

Over: CHIWAPA CHANNEL

SEC 20 T10S R 4E B, Pontotoc, MS

Built 1987 Load: 36.6 t ADT: 100

CATO RD

Fair

Over: DRY CREEK

SEC 21 T 3N R 4E B, Rankin, MS

Built 1973 Load: 36.6 t ADT: 440

SR 15

Fair

Over: HURRICANE CREEK

14.4 MI N SR 4, Tippah, MS

Built 1972 Load: 36.6 t ADT: 3,800

COUNTY ROAD 220

Fair

Over: WEST OKANNATIE CREEK

SEC 18 T 7S R 4E, Union, MS

Built 2000 Load: 36.6 t ADT: 50

CHCORA-GREEN CO RD

Fair

Over: BREWERS CREEK

SEC 11 T 6N R 6W B, Wayne, MS

Built 1983 Load: 36.6 t ADT: 100

BETHEL RD-OLD 67

Fair

Over: WEST CREEK

SEC 05 T05S R11W, Harrison, MS

Built 1991 Load: 36.7 t ADT: 1,000

SR 336

Fair

Over: BUTTERMILK BRANCH

5.2 MI W SR 76, Pontotoc, MS

Built 1983 Load: 36.7 t ADT: 210

SR 469

Fair

Over: RELIEF

1.2 MI S SR 468, Rankin, MS

Built 1986 Load: 36.7 t ADT: 4,700

SR 469

Fair

Over: RELIEF

0.8 MI S SR 468, Rankin, MS

Built 1986 Load: 36.7 t ADT: 4,700

SR 46

Fair

Over: PRAIRIE CREEK

4.8 MI E WEBSTER CL, Clay, MS

Built 1989 Load: 36.8 t ADT: 960

SEWELL ROAD

Fair

Over: CANE CREEK

SEC 12 T 9S R 1E, Pontotoc, MS

Built 1978 Load: 36.8 t ADT: 60

SR 32

Fair

Over: TILLATOBA CREEK

0.5 MI S SR 35 NORTH, Tallahatchie, MS

Built 1986 Load: 36.8 t ADT: 4,800

COUNTY ROAD 120

Fair

Over: P0PLAR SPRINGS CREEK

SEC 14 T 8S R 3E, Union, MS

Built 1991 Load: 36.8 t ADT: 50

CR 430

Fair

Over: HURRICANE CREEK

SEC 19 T 3S R 8E B, Alcorn, MS

Built 1994 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 450

OLD HWY 430

Fair

Over: BCH OF ABOTCAPUTA CK

SEC 17 T18N R 2E, Carroll, MS

Built 2015 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 3,000

RED BANKS ROAD

Fair

Over: RED BANKS CREEK CANAL

SEC 29 T 3S R 5W B, DeSoto, MS

Built 1994 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 1,300

INGRAMS MILL RD

Fair

Over: PIDGEON ROOST CREEK CANA

SEC 13 T 3S R 6W B, DeSoto, MS

Built 1981 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 1,200

AIR IND. PARK RD.

Fair

Over: RIVERDALE CREEK

SEC 19 T23N R 5E, Grenada, MS

Built 1976 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 240

BRIARWOOD DR

Fair

Over: TRIB HANGING MOSS CREEK

SEC 11 T 6N R 1E, Hinds, MS

Built 1988 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 8,900

SUN OIL ROAD

Fair

Over: CLEAR CREEK

SEC 7 T 1N R16W B, Lamar, MS

Built 1987 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 100

PLEASANT GROVE RD

Fair

Over: WEST TOPISAW CREEK

SEC 33 T 6N R 9E, Lincoln, MS

Built 1972 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 270

PACE ROAD

Fair

Over: BRANCH

SEC 24 T 5N R17W, Marion, MS

Built 2004 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 110

MORROW ROAD

Fair

Over: TRIB OF CONEHATTA CK

SEC 12 T 7N R10E B, Newton, MS

Built 1992 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 200

ELON RD

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 11 T14N R17E B, Noxubee, MS

Built 1975 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 280

CORINTH CHURCH RD

Fair

Over: THIRD CREEK

SEC 30 T 5N R11W B, Perry, MS

Built 1979 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 500

THAXTON HURRICANE

Fair

Over: BUTTER MILK BRANCH

SEC 10 T 9S R 1E B, Pontotoc, MS

Built 1959 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 630

US 61

Fair

Over: CANAL

2.8 MI N US 82, Washington, MS

Built 1976 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 2,850

SR 438

Fair

Over: BAYOU

2.7 MI E US 61, Washington, MS

Built 1996 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 530

SR 32

Fair

Over: CNIC RR

0.4 MI W US 51, Yalobusha, MS

Built 1965 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 2,600

CO RD 216

Fair

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

SEC 22 T25N R 4E B, Yalobusha, MS

Built 1998 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 160

MAIN STREET

Fair

Over: DEER CREEK

SEC 14 T18N R 7W, Washington, MS

Built 1921 Load: 37.1 t ADT: 1,800

SR 433

Fair

Over: WALESHEBA CREEK

6.2 MI N US 49, Yazoo, MS

Built 2016 Load: 37.1 t ADT: 540

NATCHEZ TRACE PARK

Fair

Over: LIBERTY ROAD

AT SOUTH END OF PARKWAY., Adams, MS

Built 2004 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 266

EDWARDS STREET

Fair

Over: BRANCH

SEC 15 T 4N R13W, Forrest, MS

Built 1984 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 6,300

PALMER CREEK RD

Fair

Over: SAUCIER CREEK

SEC 33 T 5S R11W B, Harrison, MS

Built 1998 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 1,000

T&P 607 CANAL RD

Fair

Over: TURKEY CREEK

SEC 31 T 7S R11W B, Harrison, MS

Built 1996 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 13,000

RIDGEWOOD RD

Fair

Over: WHITE OAK CREEK

SEC 12 T 6N R 1E, Hinds, MS

Built 1984 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 30,000

SR 12

Fair

Over: DITCH #1

1.7 MI E US 61, Washington, MS

Built 2005 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 2,200

SCOTLAND ROAD

Fair

Over: CYPRESS CREEK

SEC 25 T10N R 1W B, Yazoo, MS

Built 1996 Load: 37.2 t ADT: 360

BETHESDA RD

Fair

Over: COPIAH CREEK

SEC 36 T 1N R 2W B, Copiah, MS

Built 1991 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 200

OLD PORT GIBSON RD

Fair

Over: HOLCOMB CREEK

SEC 32 T 1N R 3W B, Copiah, MS

Built 1991 Load: 37.3 t ADT: 720

Showing 5,701-5,750 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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