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

NEW HOPE ROAD

Good

Over: HARLAND CREEK

SEC 35 T15N R 1E, Holmes, MS

Built 2000 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 30

SWEETWATER ROAD

Good

Over: BOPHUMPA CREEK

SEC 31 T16N R 3E, Holmes, MS

Built 2000 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 30

HORN'S X'ING ROAD

Good

Over: BULL MOUNTAIN CREEK BR

SEC 25 T10S R 9E B, Itawamba, MS

Built 1981 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 55

SR 15

Good

Over: TALLAHALA CREEK TRIB

9.0 MI N SR 18, Jasper, MS

Built 2013 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 2,200

JASPER CO. 1519

Good

Over: BRANCH OF TALLAHOMA CK

SEC 13 T 2N R10E, Jasper, MS

Built 1999 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 100

JACK LOFTON ROAD

Good

Over: WEST FORK GREENS CREEK

SEC 23 T 6N R19W, Jefferson Davis, MS

Built 2001 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 70

E ST STEPHENS ROAD

Good

Over: JAY BIRD CREEK

SEC 8 T 7N R18W B, Jefferson Davis, MS

Built 1983 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 150

WILLIE BUCKLEY RD

Good

Over: BRANCH

SEC 11 T 6N R17W, Jefferson Davis, MS

Built 2014 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 80

OAKLEY WOODS LANE

Good

Over: OAKEY WOODS CREEK

SEC 25 T 8N R14W, Jones, MS

Built 1997 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 60

SUMRALL BRIDGE RD

Good

Over: BIG CREEK

SEC 28 T 9N R13W, Jones, MS

Built 2002 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 60

SR 16

Good

Over: DITCH

0.4 MI W US 45, Kemper, MS

Built 1968 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 1,800

US 278

Good

Over: PUMPKIN CREEK

7.1 MI E SR 7, Lafayette, MS

Built 1997 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 6,000

CO.ROAD 108

Good

Over: 846 OVER DRY CREEK

SEC 6 T 7S R 3W B, Lafayette, MS

Built 1989 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 450

CO.ROAD 251

Good

Over: 851 OVER E CYPRESS CREEK

SEC 11 T 8S R 1W B, Lafayette, MS

Built 1985 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 200

CO.ROAD 461

Good

Over: LITTLE KETTLE CREEK

SEC 18 T 9S R 1W B, Lafayette, MS

Built 1998 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 220

CO.ROAD 325

Good

Over: SPLINTER CREEK

SEC 19 T 9S R 4W B, Lafayette, MS

Built 1987 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 70

HEGWOOD ROAD

Good

Over: SANDY RUN

SEC 16 T 4N R14W, Lamar, MS

Built 1997 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 2,700

OLD HWY 27 NORTH

Good

Over: RELIEF OF BAHALA CREEK

SEC 5 T 8N R11E B, Lawrence, MS

Built 1998 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 40

SESSUM ROAD

Good

Over: BALUCTA CREEK

SEC 31 T 9N R 7E, Leake, MS

Built 1996 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 30

CR 2788

Good

Over: CAMPBELLTOWN CREEK BR

SEC 11 T 7S R 6E B, Lee, MS

Built 1983 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 680

KINDER TR SE

Good

Over: TOPISAW CREEK

SEC 10 T 5N R 9E, Lincoln, MS

Built 2008 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 90

LINDSEY FERRY ROAD

Good

Over: SOUTH FORK MCGOWER CREEK

SEC 5 T17N R17E B, Lowndes, MS

Built 1975 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 320

TRINITY ROAD

Good

Over: CEDAR CREEK

SEC 13 T17N R17E B, Lowndes, MS

Built 1971 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 220

ROBINSON ROAD

Good

Over: COOPER CREEK

SEC 10 T17S R17W B, Lowndes, MS

Built 1970 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 50

SHARON ROAD

Good

Over: BCH OF WALNUT CREEK

SEC 1 T 8N R 3E B, Madison, MS

Built 1984 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 120

ROCKY BRANCH ROAD

Good

Over: GRAVES CREEK

SEC 20 T 4N R17W B, Marion, MS

Built 1985 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 200

RIVER BEND ROAD

Good

Over: PIERCE CREEK

SEC 3 T 4N R19W B, Marion, MS

Built 1979 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 200

GOSS-BUNKERHILL RD

Good

Over: LITTLE CREEK

SEC 21 T 5N R18W B, Marion, MS

Built 1981 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 190

SR 349

Good

Over: MILL CREEK TRIB

2.3 MI N UNION CL, Marshall, MS

Built 2009 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 580

STRONG ROAD

Good

Over: TOWN CREEK

SEC 7 T16S R 7E B, Monroe, MS

Built 1992 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 120

CALEDONIA HAML RD

Good

Over: BUTTAHATCHIE RIVER RELIE

SEC 5 T16S R17W B, Monroe, MS

Built 1981 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 670

COUNTY ROAD 206

Good

Over: PINTER CREEK

SEC 21 T 9N R10E, Neshoba, MS

Built 1999 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 100

COUNTY ROAD 298

Good

Over: TALLASHUA CREEK

SEC 15 T 9N R13E B, Neshoba, MS

Built 1983 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 100

COUNTY ROAD 4306

Good

Over: TALLASHUA CREEK

SEC 22 T 9N R13E B, Neshoba, MS

Built 1979 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 160

HONEY LAKE RD

Good

Over: RUNNING WATER CREEK

SEC 4 T13N R16E, Noxubee, MS

Built 1996 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 100

SR 29

Good

Over: JOES CREEK

8.7 MI S US 98, Perry, MS

Built 1988 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 670

US 51

Good

Over: LITTLE TANGIPAHOA RELIEF

3.6 MI N SR 48, Pike, MS

Built 1997 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 4,500

SR 15

Good

Over: REDLAND CREEK

2.5 MI N CHICKASAW CL, Pontotoc, MS

Built 1938 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 3,700

CR 7411

Good

Over: LITTLE WOLF CREEK

SEC 35 T 5S R 6E B, Prentiss, MS

Built 1982 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 310

COUNTY ROAD 7411

Good

Over: LITTLE WOLF CREEK

SEC 35 T 5S R 6E B, Prentiss, MS

Built 1984 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 310

COUNTY ROAD 3450

Good

Over: LITTLE BROWN CREEK

SEC 8 T 6S R 9E, Prentiss, MS

Built 1995 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 42

SR 18

Good

Over: STRONG RIVER

2.1 MI E SR 13, Rankin, MS

Built 1975 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 2,600

SOUTH PEARSON RD.

Good

Over: RICHLAND CREEK

SEC 30 T 5N R 2E B, Rankin, MS

Built 2001 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 8,700

BUCKLEY ROAD

Good

Over: LIMESTONE CREEK

SEC 17 T 1N R 2E, Simpson, MS

Built 1998 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 40

BALDWIN ROAD

Good

Over: BRANCH OF OKATOMA CREEK

SEC 10 T10N R17W B, Simpson, MS

Built 1983 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 200

BERRY LOTT ROAD

Good

Over: USPOHA CREEK

SEC 20 T10N R17W B, Simpson, MS

Built 1983 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 200

MABUS ROAD

Good

Over: ASCALMORE CREEK

SEC 12 T22N R 1E B, Tallahatchie, MS

Built 1979 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 30

LRL ROAD

Good

Over: PORTER CREEK

SEC 7 T 6S R 7W B, Tate, MS

Built 1986 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 130

2ND STREET

Good

Over: UNNAMED CREEK

SEC 11 T 3S R 9E, Tishomingo, MS

Built 2016 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 26

CRENSHAW ROAD

Good

Over: ARK BAYOU

SEC 36 T 6S R12W B, Tunica, MS

Built 2009 Load: 30.1 t ADT: 320

Showing 8,801-8,850 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.