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

RENFROE ROAD

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF COOPERS CREEK

SEC 31 T 6N R11E, Lawrence, MS

Built 2012 Load: 41.8 t ADT: 60

INDUSTRIAL DR.

Fair

Over: DRAINAGE DITCH

SEC 28 T 8N R 2E, Madison, MS

Built 1995 Load: 41.8 t ADT: 300

ROSSVILLE RD

Fair

Over: UNNAMED CREEK

SEC 27 T 1S R 3W, Marshall, MS

Built 1999 Load: 41.8 t ADT: 450

MEMORIAL CHURCH RD

Fair

Over: PENN BRANCH

SEC 19 T 4N R11W B, Perry, MS

Built 1992 Load: 41.8 t ADT: 300

FLOYD ROAD

Fair

Over: LEAGUE CREEK

SEC 34 T 9S R 4E, Pontotoc, MS

Built 1997 Load: 41.8 t ADT: 50

KINGS HWY.

Fair

Over: DRY CREEK

SEC 25 T10S R 4E B, Pontotoc, MS

Built 2004 Load: 41.8 t ADT: 300

SR 26

Fair

Over: MILL CREEK

0.9 MI W US 49, Stone, MS

Built 1956 Load: 41.8 t ADT: 5,100

REED ROAD

Fair

Over: MAIN CANAL

SEC 24 T18N R 8W B, Washington, MS

Built 1963 Load: 41.8 t ADT: 7,900

US 45

Fair

Over: CREEK

1.0 MI N SR 39, Noxubee, MS

Built 1996 Load: 41.9 t ADT: 5,700

SR 14

Fair

Over: TOWN CREEK CANAL

3.0 MI E SR 15, Winston, MS

Built 1998 Load: 41.9 t ADT: 6,700

US 278

Fair

Over: SR 35 & CNIC RR

0.9 MI W US 51, Panola, MS

Built 1939 Load: 42.0 t ADT: 12,000

SR 4

Fair

Over: PATTEN CREEK

8.7 MI W US 51, Tate, MS

Built 1953 Load: 42.0 t ADT: 3,100

I 55

Fair

Over: COUNTY ROAD 22

2.6 MI N SR 35, Carroll, MS

Built 1964 Load: 42.1 t ADT: 6,500

I 55

Fair

Over: COUNTY ROAD 22

2.6 MI N SR 35, Carroll, MS

Built 1964 Load: 42.1 t ADT: 6,500

I 55

Fair

Over: HENRY ROAD

0.5 MI S HINDS CL, Copiah, MS

Built 1960 Load: 42.1 t ADT: 15,500

I 55

Fair

Over: HENRY ROAD

0.5 MI S HINDS CL, Copiah, MS

Built 1960 Load: 42.1 t ADT: 15,500

SR 27

Fair

Over: WHITE OAK CREEK

1.6 MI N I 55, Copiah, MS

Built 1959 Load: 42.1 t ADT: 3,300

CLIFF HENDERSON RD

Fair

Over: SEALES BRANCH

SEC 15 T 9N R16E, Kemper, MS

Built 1996 Load: 42.1 t ADT: 80

MARTIN-CENTERHILL

Fair

Over: TOMPEAT CREEK

SEC 21 T 8N R15E B, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1998 Load: 42.1 t ADT: 1,500

SR 50

Fair

Over: TOMBIGBEE RELIEF

2.1 MI W SR 373, Lowndes, MS

Built 1959 Load: 42.1 t ADT: 4,400

I 55

Fair

Over: CHURCH ROAD

5.0 MI N SR 463, Madison, MS

Built 1961 Load: 42.1 t ADT: 24,000

I 55

Fair

Over: CHURCH ROAD

5.0 MI N SR 463, Madison, MS

Built 1961 Load: 42.1 t ADT: 24,000

I 55

Fair

Over: HEINDL ROAD

1.9 MI N SR 22, Madison, MS

Built 1965 Load: 42.1 t ADT: 13,000

SR 35

Fair

Over: HOLIDAY CREEK

0.2 MI S JEFF DAVIS CL, Marion, MS

Built 1959 Load: 42.1 t ADT: 1,300

I 55

Fair

Over: BLUFF SPRINGS ROAD

1.6 MI S US 82, Montgomery, MS

Built 1965 Load: 42.1 t ADT: 6,500

I 55

Fair

Over: BLUFF SPRINGS ROAD

1.6 MI S US 82, Montgomery, MS

Built 1965 Load: 42.1 t ADT: 6,500

I 55

Fair

Over: HENTZ ROAD

4.2 MI N YALOBUSHA CL, Panola, MS

Built 1960 Load: 42.1 t ADT: 9,000

I 55

Fair

Over: HENTZ ROAD

4.2 MI N YALOBUSHA CL, Panola, MS

Built 1960 Load: 42.1 t ADT: 9,000

SR 27

Fair

Over: RELIEF REAGAN LAKE

0.2 MI N HINDS CL, Warren, MS

Built 1960 Load: 42.1 t ADT: 3,600

SR 27

Fair

Over: KCS RR / STENSON ROAD

1.4 MI S US 80, Warren, MS

Built 1962 Load: 42.1 t ADT: 6,500

CO RD 254

Fair

Over: RELIEF

SEC 6 T19N R 9E B, Webster, MS

Built 1990 Load: 42.1 t ADT: 460

I 55

Fair

Over: COUNTY ROAD 55

3.1 MI N GRENADA CL, Yalobusha, MS

Built 1960 Load: 42.1 t ADT: 8,500

I 55

Fair

Over: COUNTY ROAD 55

3.1 MI N GRENADA CL, Yalobusha, MS

Built 1960 Load: 42.1 t ADT: 8,500

SR 315

Fair

Over: MOORE CREEK

6.4 MI E SR 7, Yalobusha, MS

Built 1959 Load: 42.1 t ADT: 710

SR 161

Fair

Over: JONES CREEK

6.8 MI S SR 32, Bolivar, MS

Built 2003 Load: 42.2 t ADT: 2,600

SR 46

Fair

Over: UNDERWOOD CREEK RELIEF

6.0 MI N SR 50, Clay, MS

Built 1992 Load: 42.2 t ADT: 730

SPRUCE DRIVE

Fair

Over: CANAL

SEC 29 T 8S R14W, Hancock, MS

Built 2001 Load: 42.2 t ADT: 300

FAS 139 LAMEY BRID

Fair

Over: CYPRESS CREEK

SEC 4 T 7S R 9W B, Harrison, MS

Built 1994 Load: 42.2 t ADT: 4,000

TOOLE AVE

Fair

Over: TRIB TOWN CREEK

SEC 28 T 6N R 1E, Hinds, MS

Built 2000 Load: 42.2 t ADT: 3,000

PROVIDENCE ROAD

Fair

Over: SMALL DRAIN

SEC 26 T10N R 3E, Jefferson, MS

Built 1970 Load: 42.2 t ADT: 50

RILEY JOHNSON ROAD

Fair

Over: WOODARDS MILL CREEK

SEC 13 T 6N R12W, Jones, MS

Built 2002 Load: 42.2 t ADT: 70

MOZELLE-RAINEY SCH

Fair

Over: PARKER CREEK

SEC 8 T 6N R13W B, Jones, MS

Built 2001 Load: 42.2 t ADT: 240

NORTH MAIN ST

Fair

Over: JONES CREEK

SEC 31 T 4N R18W, Marion, MS

Built 1970 Load: 42.2 t ADT: 1,700

BRADLEY GARDNER DR

Fair

Over: SAVANNAH BRANCH

SEC 23 T 7N R 5W, Wayne, MS

Built 1996 Load: 42.2 t ADT: 20

DUDLEY TURNER RD

Fair

Over: TURKEY CREEK

SEC 29 T 9N R 5W, Wayne, MS

Built 2000 Load: 42.2 t ADT: 50

US 45

Fair

Over: PARMICHA RELIEF

4.4 MI N PRENTISS CL, Alcorn, MS

Built 1991 Load: 42.3 t ADT: 7,500

BOLLIS TOMNOLEN RD

Fair

Over: PHILLIPS CREEK

SEC 36 T19N R10E B, Choctaw, MS

Built 2001 Load: 42.4 t ADT: 300

OLD PORT GIBSON RD

Fair

Over: MILL CREEK

SEC 2 T10N R 7E B, Copiah, MS

Built 1991 Load: 42.4 t ADT: 720

SR 35

Fair

Over: BOWIE RIVER

0.5 MI N JEFF DAVIS CL, Covington, MS

Built 1960 Load: 42.4 t ADT: 1,300

SHUMOCK ROAD

Fair

Over: LIVE STREAM

SEC 23 T 5S R 5W, Jackson, MS

Built 1990 Load: 42.4 t ADT: 75

Showing 6,251-6,300 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 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.