State profile · Below national median SD

Mississippi bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in Mississippi — drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

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

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 rated 0-4

Structurally Deficient

5.9%

996 bridges flagged for repair priority

-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 — Structurally deficient 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 on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)

States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient — the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below Mississippi on the same metric.

56

Wyoming

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

16

Idaho

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

28

Mississippi

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

45

South Carolina

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

55

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 composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.

All Bridges in Mississippi

HUNT RD

Fair

Over: OWENS CREEK

SEC_20_T13N_R 5E, Claiborne, MS

Built 1985 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 130

CO RD 511

Fair

Over: BUCATUNNA CREEK

SEC 35 T 2N R17E B, Clarke, MS

Built 1995 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 420

CO RD 379

Fair

Over: OKATIBEE CREEK

SEC 4 T 4N R15E B, Clarke, MS

Built 1986 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 370

SEMINARYMIKECONNER

Fair

Over: TERRIBLE CREEK

SEC 22 T 7N R16W B, Covington, MS

Built 1987 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 480

AIRWAYS BLVD

Fair

Over: ROCKY CREEK

SEC 24 T 1S R 8W, DeSoto, MS

Built 1983 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 40,000

BYHALIA ROAD

Fair

Over: FLOOD RELIEF

SEC 34 T 2S R 6W B, DeSoto, MS

Built 1983 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 1,400

ODOM ROAD

Fair

Over: HURRICANE CREEK

SEC 35 T 2S R 8W, DeSoto, MS

Built 1992 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 1,200

GREEN RIVER ROAD

Fair

Over: LAKE CORMORANT BAYOU

SEC 36 T 2S R10W B, DeSoto, MS

Built 1983 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 1,100

RED BANKS RD

Fair

Over: BYHALIA CREEK

SEC 7 T 3S R 5W B, DeSoto, MS

Built 1988 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 1,300

MYERS ROAD

Fair

Over: BYHALIA CREEK

SEC 9 T 3S R 5W, DeSoto, MS

Built 1983 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 150

GLOSTER ROAD

Fair

Over: HOMOCHITTO RIVER

SEC 5 T 5N R 3E B, Franklin, MS

Built 1981 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 1,220

ONEAL ROAD

Fair

Over: FLAT BRANCH

SEC 4 T 7S R11W B, Harrison, MS

Built 1984 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 6,000

I 220

Fair

Over: WELOTA DRIVE

3.2 MI N I 20, Hinds, MS

Built 1978 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 29,500

RAYMOND CLINTON RD

Fair

Over: BAKERS CR RELIEF

SEC 3 T 5N R 2W B, Hinds, MS

Built 1957 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 5,000

MT MORIAH RD

Fair

Over: BCH BAKERS CREEK

SEC 15 T 5N R 4W B, Hinds, MS

Built 1984 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 550

MT MORIAH RD

Fair

Over: BAKERS CR

SEC 15 T 5N R 4W B, Hinds, MS

Built 1984 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 550

MIDDLE RD

Fair

Over: 14 MILE CREEK

SEC 21 T 5N R 4W B, Hinds, MS

Built 1979 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 270

LINBERG DR

Fair

Over: LYNCH CREEK

SEC 36 T 6N R 1W, Hinds, MS

Built 1955 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 500

CHAMPION HILL RD

Fair

Over: BAKERS CREEK

SEC 25 T 6N R 4W B, Hinds, MS

Built 1980 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 500

CHARLIE BROWN RD

Fair

Over: 5 MILE CREEK

SEC 3 T14N R 5E B, Hinds, MS

Built 1984 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 250

PORT GIBSON RD

Fair

Over: 5 MILE CREEK

SEC 24 T14N R 5E B, Hinds, MS

Built 1980 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 300

NEWMAN ROAD

Fair

Over: 14 MILE CREEK

SEC 24 T15N R 5E B, Hinds, MS

Built 1990 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 160

NEWMAN ROAD

Fair

Over: RELIEF FOR 14 MILE CREEK

SEC 24 T15N R 5E B, Hinds, MS

Built 1990 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 160

DORSEY-EVERGREEN

Fair

Over: BOGUEFALA CREEK

SEC 36 T10S R 7E B, Itawamba, MS

Built 1984 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 840

JASPER CO. 16

Fair

Over: TALLAHALA CREEK

SEC 12 T 2N R11E B, Jasper, MS

Built 1998 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 390

JASPER CO. 23

Fair

Over: QUARTERLIAH CREEK

SEC 16 T 4N R10E B, Jasper, MS

Built 1995 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 250

HARRISTON ROAD

Fair

Over: NORTH FORK COLES CREEK

SEC 33 T 9N R 2E B, Jefferson, MS

Built 1991 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 230

CHURCH STREET

Fair

Over: LEAF RIVER RELIEF

SEC 33 T 6N R13W B, Jones, MS

Built 1988 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 2,500

OLD HWY 15

Fair

Over: BOGUE HOMA CREEK

SEC 23 T 7N R11W B, Jones, MS

Built 1984 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 300

DEAN ANDERSON RD

Fair

Over: SHELTON CREEK

SEC 35 T 7N R14W, Jones, MS

Built 2002 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 40

OLD HIGHWAY 11

Fair

Over: MIXON CREEK

SEC 21 T 3N R14W B, Lamar, MS

Built 1978 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 2,600

OLD WEST POINT RD

Fair

Over: CATALPA CREEK

SEC 13 T19N R16E B, Lowndes, MS

Built 1982 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 500

COUNTY ROAD 505

Fair

Over: KENTAWKA CREEK RELIEF

SEC 1 T10N R11E B, Neshoba, MS

Built 1990 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 1,500

DEAN ROAD

Fair

Over: TALLAHATTA CREEK

SEC 1 T 6N R13E, Newton, MS

Built 2001 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 50

MCDONALD ROAD

Fair

Over: NORTH CANAL TUSCOLOMETA

SEC 19 T 7N R10E, Newton, MS

Built 1997 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 100

MCDONALD ROAD

Fair

Over: SOUTH CANAL TUSCOLAMETA

SEC 19 T 7N R10E, Newton, MS

Built 1997 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 100

MAIN STREET

Fair

Over: DITCH

SEC 4 T10S R 7W, Panola, MS

Built 1997 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 1,200

HENLEYFIELD-MCNEIL

Fair

Over: HOBOLOCHITTO CREEK

SEC 34 T 4S R17W B, Pearl River, MS

Built 1985 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 1,250

COUNTY ROAD 5011

Fair

Over: BOYER CREEK

SEC 30 T 5S R 7E, Prentiss, MS

Built 1995 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 120

STONE ROAD

Fair

Over: PECAN BAYOU

SEC 2 T 8S R10W, Quitman, MS

Built 1997 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 120

FLORENCE-BYRAM RD.

Fair

Over: PEARL RIVER RELIEF

SEC 19 T 4N R 1E B, Rankin, MS

Built 1988 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 7,300

FLORENCE-BYRAM RD.

Fair

Over: PEARL RIVER RELIEF

SEC 20 T 4N R 1E B, Rankin, MS

Built 1988 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 7,300

MIDWAY RD

Fair

Over: FANNEGUSLA CREEK

SEC 29 T 8N R 5E B, Rankin, MS

Built 1991 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 220

CLIFTON HILLSBORO

Fair

Over: SHOCKALOO CREEK

SEC 12 T 7N R 7E B, Scott, MS

Built 1988 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 780

BEARCAT ROAD

Fair

Over: BIG CREEK

SEC 24 T 1N R 2E B, Simpson, MS

Built 1992 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 100

EVERETT CHURCH RD

Fair

Over: STRONG RIVER

SEC 18 T 2N R 5E B, Simpson, MS

Built 1986 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 80

OLD HWY 26

Fair

Over: RED CREEK

SEC 28 T 2S R12W B, Stone, MS

Built 1984 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 1,000

OLD HWY 26 EAST

Fair

Over: BLUFF CREEK

SEC 17 T 3S R 9W B, Stone, MS

Built 1984 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 290

SUNFLWR PLANTATION

Fair

Over: DOUGHERTY BAYOU

SEC 31 T23N R 3W B, Sunflower, MS

Built 1981 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 650

FAS 0913

Fair

Over: BAD BRANCH

SEC 19 T 4S R 5W B, Tate, MS

Built 1983 Load: 37.6 t ADT: 500

Showing 5,801-5,850 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 Editorial.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI). A "structurally deficient" rating is a repair-priority signal, not a closure or unsafe-to-cross designation. Consult a qualified civil engineer before making decisions based on this data.