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 98

Good

Over: COTTON CREEK

10.2 MI E SR 184, Franklin, MS

Built 1952 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 2,400

RAMSEY ROAD

Good

Over: BOUIE RIVER

SEC 1 T 8N R18W B, Jefferson Davis, MS

Built 1984 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 210

TOWNSHIP RD

Good

Over: MILL CREEK

SEC 31 T 8N R10W B, Jones, MS

Built 2004 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 1,200

SAULS VALLEY ROAD

Good

Over: BRANCH OF TILTON CREEK

SEC 13 T 5N R11E B, Lawrence, MS

Built 1985 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 70

RAS CASE ROAD

Good

Over: BAHALA CREEK

SEC 33 T 9N R10E B, Lawrence, MS

Built 1986 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 250

CR 814

Good

Over: TOWN CREEK

SEC 21 T10S R 6E B, Lee, MS

Built 2008 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 1,700

BIG CREEK DRIVE SW

Good

Over: MT PLEASANT CREEK

SEC 15 T 5N R 7E, Lincoln, MS

Built 1969 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 80

BOGUE CHITTO RD SE

Good

Over: BOGUE CHITTO RELIEF

SEC 31 T 6N R 8E B, Lincoln, MS

Built 2005 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 1,500

BORDER SPRINGS RD

Good

Over: MAYHEW CREEK

SEC 23 T16S R17W B, Lowndes, MS

Built 1958 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 260

SR 13

Good

Over: BUCKHORN CREEK

0.5 MI N SR 35, Marion, MS

Built 1994 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 3,800

PINEBURR ROAD

Good

Over: LOWER LITTLE RIVER

SEC 15 T 2N R17W B, Marion, MS

Built 1985 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 220

COUNTY ROAD 404

Good

Over: BEASHA CANAL

SEC 23 T10N R10E B, Neshoba, MS

Built 1984 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 340

I 55

Good

Over: COMPRESS ROAD

2.1 MI N SR 310, Panola, MS

Built 1959 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 13,500

I 55

Good

Over: COMPRESS ROAD

2.1 MI N SR 310, Panola, MS

Built 1959 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 13,500

HILLSDALE ROAD

Good

Over: WOLF CREEK

SEC 28 T 1S R15W B, Pearl River, MS

Built 1984 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 110

MCNEIL STEEP HOLLW

Good

Over: HOBOLOCHITTO CREEK

SEC 36 T 4S R16W B, Pearl River, MS

Built 1985 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 560

SR 42

Good

Over: STREAM

4.8 MI W SR 15, Perry, MS

Built 1981 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 2,600

US 45

Good

Over: OSBORNE CREEK

3.6 MI N SR 30, Prentiss, MS

Built 1993 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 7,500

US 45

Good

Over: OSBORNE CREEK

3.6 MI N SR 30, Prentiss, MS

Built 1993 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 7,500

US 49

Good

Over: INDIAN CREEK TRIB #1

0.2 MI N SR 469 NORTH, Rankin, MS

Built 1963 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 29,000

US 61

Good

Over: STREAM

12.5 MI S DESOTO CL, Tunica, MS

Built 1935 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 13,000

BRIDGES ROAD

Good

Over: LEATHERWOOD CREEK

SEC 24 T 3N R 9E B, Walthall, MS

Built 1985 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 120

FLANNIGAN ROAD

Good

Over: CARTERS CREEK

SEC 30 T 4N R10E B, Walthall, MS

Built 1986 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 100

JACK DUNCAN ROAD

Good

Over: RAVENCRAFT CREEK

SEC 33 T 4N R11E B, Walthall, MS

Built 1986 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 100

H STREET

Good

Over: REDDING CREEK

SEC 31 T 4N R 1E, Wilkinson, MS

Built 1987 Load: 25.2 t ADT: 680

SR 48

Good

Over: RELIEF

4.2 MI E SR 24, Amite, MS

Built 1952 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 1,400

CO. ROAD 5131

Good

Over: CHESNUT CREEK

SEC 23 T13N R 8E B, Attala, MS

Built 1984 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 310

CO. ROAD 5001

Good

Over: RELIEF FOR LOBUTCHA CK

SEC 12 T13N R 9E B, Attala, MS

Built 2009 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 90

CO RD 194

Good

Over: PUCHSHINNUBIE CREEK

SEC 7 T20N R 3E, Carroll, MS

Built 2000 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 10

SMYRNA ROAD

Good

Over: DUNKING CREEK

SEC 16 T10N R 7E B, Copiah, MS

Built 1966 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 110

CECIL REEVES ROAD

Good

Over: LITTLE BEAVERDAM CREEK

SEC 29 T 9N R 9E, Copiah, MS

Built 2018 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 50

SR 35

Good

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

4.3 MI N US 84, Covington, MS

Built 1960 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 1,800

SR 26

Good

Over: LITTLE SWEETWATER CREEK

3.0 MI E STONE CL, George, MS

Built 1948 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 2,100

SR 12

Good

Over: DRAINAGE CANAL

4.2 MI E WASHINGTON CL, Humphreys, MS

Built 1954 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 2,800

SR 39

Good

Over: HALL BRANCH

1.7 MI S SR 16, Kemper, MS

Built 1950 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 2,600

CO.ROAD 244

Good

Over: LEE CREEK

SEC 34 T 6S R 3W B, Lafayette, MS

Built 1985 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 115

SR 27

Good

Over: COOPERS CREEK

2.2 MI N SR 44, Lawrence, MS

Built 1954 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 1,800

SR 16

Good

Over: TOWN CREEK

5.7 MI E SR 25, Leake, MS

Built 1938 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 14,000

EVANS ROAD

Good

Over: MERCHANT CREEK

SEC 17 T12N R 7E, Leake, MS

Built 2002 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 80

COLEY ROAD

Good

Over: BURLINGTON NORTHERN RR

SEC 16 T 9S R 5E, Lee, MS

Built 1981 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 16,000

US 51

Good

Over: DICKERSON CREEK

0.5 MI N PIKE CL, Lincoln, MS

Built 1936 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 1,500

US 51

Good

Over: ALBRITTON CREEK

2.2 MI N PIKE CL, Lincoln, MS

Built 1936 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 1,500

US 98

Good

Over: RELIEF

10.1 MI W I 55, Lincoln, MS

Built 1948 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 3,300

US 98

Good

Over: ADAMS CREEK

10.0 MI W I 55, Lincoln, MS

Built 1948 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 3,300

SR 13

Good

Over: LOWER LITTLE RIVER

7.0 MI N LAMAR CL, Marion, MS

Built 1947 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 1,300

SR 13

Good

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

2.0 MI S US 98, Marion, MS

Built 1947 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 3,800

US 278

Good

Over: CANE CREEK

4.7 MI E LAFAYETTE CL, Pontotoc, MS

Built 1996 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 4,800

SR 13

Good

Over: MAYS BRANCH

3.5 MI N US 49, Simpson, MS

Built 1955 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 3,300

SR 13

Good

Over: SLOUGH

4.1 MI N US 49, Simpson, MS

Built 1955 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 3,300

SR 13

Good

Over: WILDCAT CREEK

6.3 MI N US 49, Simpson, MS

Built 1956 Load: 25.3 t ADT: 2,500

Showing 7,651-7,700 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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