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 45

Good

Over: BOONE CREEK

0.5 MI S ALCORN CL, Prentiss, MS

Built 1995 Load: 27.9 t ADT: 7,500

US 49

Good

Over: BUTLER CREEK

0.6 MI S SR 469, Rankin, MS

Built 1963 Load: 27.9 t ADT: 20,000

FAIRCHILDS ROAD

Good

Over: COFFEE BOGUE CREEK

SEC 4 T 7N R 6E B, Scott, MS

Built 2000 Load: 27.9 t ADT: 90

OLD JACKSON RD

Good

Over: HONTOKALO CREEK

SEC 33 T 8N R 9E B, Scott, MS

Built 2009 Load: 27.9 t ADT: 180

GRAVEL SPRINGS RD

Good

Over: BASKET CREEK CANAL

SEC 36 T 5S R 7W B, Tate, MS

Built 1985 Load: 27.9 t ADT: 180

CO RD 83

Good

Over: BIG BLACK RIVER CANAL

SEC 28 T19N R 9E B, Webster, MS

Built 1984 Load: 27.9 t ADT: 50

CO RD 262

Good

Over: SABOUGLA CREEK CANAL

SEC 16 T21N R 9E B, Webster, MS

Built 1975 Load: 27.9 t ADT: 140

CO RD 230

Good

Over: OTOUCALOFA CREEK

SEC 5 T11S R 3W B, Yalobusha, MS

Built 1984 Load: 27.9 t ADT: 120

CO RD 212

Good

Over: CARR BRANCH

SEC 7 T25N R 7E B, Yalobusha, MS

Built 2013 Load: 27.9 t ADT: 140

POWELL ROAD

Good

Over: PINEY CREEK

SEC 17 T12N R 1W, Yazoo, MS

Built 2022 Load: 27.9 t ADT: 100

US 98

Good

Over: CHICKASAWHAY RELIEF

1.4 MI N GEORGE CL, Greene, MS

Built 1992 Load: 28.0 t ADT: 4,400

SR 15

Good

Over: HURRICANE CREEK

12.6 MI N I 10, Harrison, MS

Built 1985 Load: 28.0 t ADT: 1,000

US 45

Good

Over: COONEWAH CREEK

0.9 MI N JCT US45A/US45, Lee, MS

Built 1985 Load: 28.0 t ADT: 14,000

SR 348

Good

Over: CAMP CREEK

6.5 MI W US 45, Lee, MS

Built 1987 Load: 28.0 t ADT: 2,200

US 45

Good

Over: GILMER CREEK

8.8 MI N NOXUBEE CL, Lowndes, MS

Built 2014 Load: 28.0 t ADT: 3,800

SR 69

Good

Over: STREAM

9.7 MI N ALA ST LINE, Lowndes, MS

Built 1952 Load: 28.0 t ADT: 6,200

SR 23

Good

Over: MILL CREEK

0.6 MI N SR 25, Monroe, MS

Built 1991 Load: 28.0 t ADT: 2,400

SR 494

Good

Over: TALLAHATTA CREEK

0.1 MI W LAUDERDALE CL, Newton, MS

Built 1988 Load: 28.0 t ADT: 1,300

SR 503

Good

Over: SCOTCHENFLIPPER CREEK

1.1 MI N JASPER CL, Newton, MS

Built 1960 Load: 28.0 t ADT: 1,100

US 278

Good

Over: LYON CREEK TRIB

2.3 MI E SR 15, Pontotoc, MS

Built 1996 Load: 28.0 t ADT: 7,000

SR 4

Good

Over: KCS RR

2.5 MI E US 45, Prentiss, MS

Built 1994 Load: 28.0 t ADT: 5,400

CR 560

Good

Over: HATCHIE RIVER

SEC 24 T 3S R 5E B, Alcorn, MS

Built 2003 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 110

CASTON ROAD

Good

Over: HUSHPUCKENA RIVER

SEC 14 T25N R 6W, Bolivar, MS

Built 2011 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 20

CR 124

Good

Over: CHUQUATONCHEE CREEK

SEC 7 T12S R 4E B, Chickasaw, MS

Built 1970 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 180

OLD HWY 8

Good

Over: CHUQUATONCHEE CREEK

SEC 5 T14S R 5E B, Chickasaw, MS

Built 1975 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 571

OAKAHAY CREEK RD

Good

Over: OAKOHAY CREEK

SEC 2 T 9N R15W B, Covington, MS

Built 2012 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 50

SR 305

Good

Over: COLDWATER RIVER RELIEF

7.2 MI S US 78, DeSoto, MS

Built 2010 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 8,800

BONUS ROAD

Good

Over: MIDDLE FORK CREEK

SEC 10 T 7N R 3E B, Franklin, MS

Built 1981 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 50

BILL ARNOLD ROAD

Good

Over: BRUSHY CREEK

SEC_10_T 7N_R 3E B, Franklin, MS

Built 2011 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 50

OLD HWY 24

Good

Over: BIG CREEK

SEC 6 T 2N R 6W B, Greene, MS

Built 1973 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 370

SAND RIDGE RD

Good

Over: ATKINSON CREEK

SEC 4 T 2N R 8W B, Greene, MS

Built 1976 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 100

SR 43

Good

Over: BAYOU LACROIX

2.3 MI S I 10, Hancock, MS

Built 1961 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 17,000

SR 43

Good

Over: JOURDAN RIVER

2.3 MI N I 10, Hancock, MS

Built 1961 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 14,000

FAS 1143 OLD HWY.

Good

Over: LITTLE BILOXI RIVER

SEC 17 T 6S R11W B, Harrison, MS

Built 2008 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 1,200

HEBRON ROAD

Good

Over: HARLAND CREEK

SEC 11 T14N R 1E B, Holmes, MS

Built 1978 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 40

NEW CHAPEL ROAD

Good

Over: BOGUEYABA CREEK

SEC 12 T11S R 7E, Itawamba, MS

Built 2008 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 340

SECTION LINE ROAD

Good

Over: BOGUEYABA CREEK

SEC 13 T11S R 7E B, Itawamba, MS

Built 1969 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 160

VAN BUREN ROAD

Good

Over: ENGLISH BRANCH

SEC 14 T11S R 8E B, Itawamba, MS

Built 1977 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 125

WIYGUL ROAD

Good

Over: BOGUEFALA CREEK BRANCH

SEC 16 T11S R 8E, Itawamba, MS

Built 2006 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 40

US 61

Good

Over: FOLKES CREEK

3.8 MI N ADAMS CL, Jefferson, MS

Built 2003 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 2,650

CANNONSBURG ROAD

Good

Over: LUM BAYOU

SEC 4 T 8N R 1W B, Jefferson, MS

Built 1997 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 100

GOZA ROAD

Good

Over: FOSTER CREEK

SEC_21_T 9N_R 0E, Jefferson, MS

Built 2011 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 50

FLYNT RD

Good

Over: TALLAHOMA CREEK

SEC 26 T 9N R12W, Jones, MS

Built 2010 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 3,000

GAINES WHITE ROAD

Good

Over: LIBERTY BRCH

SEC 6 T 9N R16E, Kemper, MS

Built 2002 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 100

EAST ST. STEPHENS

Good

Over: SILVER CREEK

SEC 27 T 7N R20W B, Lawrence, MS

Built 1979 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 300

PLEASANT HILL RD

Good

Over: TUSCOLAMETA CREEK

SEC 3 T 9N R 7E B, Leake, MS

Built 1974 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 580

US 45A

Good

Over: CHIWAPA CREEK

0.8 MI N CHICKASAW CL, Lee, MS

Built 1996 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 6,500

US 45A

Good

Over: CHIWAPA CREEK

0.8 MI N CHICKASAW CL, Lee, MS

Built 1996 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 6,500

CR 054

Good

Over: BALLS BRANCH

SEC 31 T11S R 5E, Lee, MS

Built 2006 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 150

HOMOCHITTO RD NW

Good

Over: HOMOCHITTO RIVER

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

Built 1974 Load: 28.1 t ADT: 70

Showing 8,301-8,350 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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