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

OILWELL ROAD

Fair

Over: DITCH-1006

SEC 14 T15N R 7W, Washington, MS

Built 1997 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 50

FAS 699 FLANNAGAN

Fair

Over: BLACK BAYOU

SEC 30 T17N R 8W B, Washington, MS

Built 1998 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 110

LANDFILL ROAD A

Fair

Over: BLACK BAYOU

SEC 18 T18N R 7W, Washington, MS

Built 1975 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 200

DARK CORNER ROAD

Fair

Over: WALESHEBA CREEK

SEC 31 T11N R 1W, Yazoo, MS

Built 1993 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 30

THREE-WAY ROAD

Fair

Over: BCH OF SNAKE CREEK

SEC 27 T24N R 6W, Bolivar, MS

Built 1974 Load: 2.8 t ADT: 40

STOVAL ROAD

Fair

Over: DEER CREEK

SEC 27 T18N R 7W, Washington, MS

Built 1990 Load: 2.8 t ADT: 50

SHANNON BOTTOM RD

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 14 T13N R 1W B, Yazoo, MS

Built 2006 Load: 2.8 t ADT: 60

SHANDS BOTTOM RD

Fair

Over: SENATOBIA CREEK BRANCH

SEC 33 T 6S R 7W, Tate, MS

Built 1993 Load: 2.9 t ADT: 110

CAGLE/LINDSEY ROAD

Fair

Over: SPLUNGE CREEK

SEC 27 T11S R10E, Itawamba, MS

Built 1984 Load: 3.0 t ADT: 30

CR 193

Fair

Over: SMALL CREEK

SEC 11 T21N R 2E, Carroll, MS

Built 1990 Load: 3.1 t ADT: 75

DEER HILL ROAD

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF BOGUEFALA CRK

SEC 8 T11S R 8E B, Itawamba, MS

Built 1993 Load: 3.1 t ADT: 40

GRABALL FREERUN RD

Fair

Over: MARTIN CREEK

SEC 24 T12N R 2W B, Yazoo, MS

Built 1994 Load: 3.1 t ADT: 220

LINK ROAD

Fair

Over: CLEAR CREEK

SEC 30 T 9N R 2W, Yazoo, MS

Built 2021 Load: 3.1 t ADT: 30

HOWARD ROAD

Fair

Over: WEST BOGUE HASTY CREEK

SEC 8 T21N R 6W, Bolivar, MS

Built 1977 Load: 3.2 t ADT: 30

MAYES ST

Fair

Over: ILL CENTRAL GULF RR

SEC 22 T 6N R 1E, Hinds, MS

Built 1969 Load: 3.2 t ADT: 7,100

LACY IVY ROAD

Fair

Over: CHEWALLA CREEK

SEC 5 T 5S R 1W, Marshall, MS

Built 1998 Load: 3.2 t ADT: 60

WINTERVILLE-PRISC

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 10 T19N R 8W B, Washington, MS

Built 1977 Load: 3.2 t ADT: 140

GRANGE HALL ROAD

Fair

Over: TICKFAW RIVER

SEC 18 T 1N R 6E, Amite, MS

Built 2006 Load: 3.3 t ADT: 85

MCCAULEY ROAD

Fair

Over: PIGEON ROOST CREEK

SEC 12 T 4S R 4W, Marshall, MS

Built 1997 Load: 3.3 t ADT: 65

ROSEHILL ROAD

Fair

Over: BLUFF CREEK

SEC 31 T10N R 1W, Yazoo, MS

Built 1972 Load: 3.3 t ADT: 40

CONSERVATION LK RD

Fair

Over: CONSERVATION LAKE

SEC 6 T23N R 7W, Bolivar, MS

Built 1970 Load: 3.4 t ADT: 10

CR 1130

Fair

Over: BOGUEBABA CREEK

SEC 3 T10S R 7E, Lee, MS

Built 1979 Load: 3.4 t ADT: 115

COUNTY ROAD 216

Fair

Over: WEST BR OKANNATIE CREEK

SEC 30 T 7S R 4E, Union, MS

Built 2012 Load: 3.4 t ADT: 50

HUGH MOSELEY ROAD

Fair

Over: MOSELEY CREEK

SEC 30 T15S R 4E, Clay, MS

Built 1965 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 50

DENTVILLE RD.

Fair

Over: CHOCTAW CREEK

SEC 3 T 1N R 4W B, Copiah, MS

Built 1965 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 360

MYRLEVILLE ROAD

Fair

Over: CYPRESS CREEK

SEC 13 T10N R 1W B, Yazoo, MS

Built 1994 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 80

CR 185

Fair

Over: CHIWAPA CREEK NO FORK

SEC 4 T11S R 5E, Lee, MS

Built 1966 Load: 3.7 t ADT: 570

CR 1150

Fair

Over: TUSCUMBIA RIVER

SEC 13 T 4S R 7E, Prentiss, MS

Built 1967 Load: 3.7 t ADT: 140

CR 609

Fair

Over: GOOSE POND CREEK

SEC 10 T 2S R 5E, Alcorn, MS

Built 2014 Load: 3.8 t ADT: 50

REEDTOWN RD

Fair

Over: BCH OF WHITE OAK CREEK

SEC 36 T13N R 5E B, Hinds, MS

Built 1981 Load: 3.8 t ADT: 180

MAYHALL ROAD

Fair

Over: UNNAMED CREEK

SEC 34 T 7S R10E, Itawamba, MS

Built 2004 Load: 3.8 t ADT: 45

OLD HWY 24

Fair

Over: ATKINSON CREEK

SEC 16 T 2N R 8W B, Greene, MS

Built 1970 Load: 3.9 t ADT: 400

ROBINSON ROAD

Fair

Over: NORTH BYNUM CREEK

SEC 9 T10S R 5W, Panola, MS

Built 1953 Load: 3.9 t ADT: 70

COUNTY ROAD 291

Fair

Over: ROBINSON CREEK

SEC 20 T 2S R10E, Tishomingo, MS

Built 2003 Load: 3.9 t ADT: 40

BULLOCK ROAD

Fair

Over: SNAKE CREEK

SEC 29 T24N R 6W, Bolivar, MS

Built 1975 Load: 4.0 t ADT: 90

CR 451

Fair

Over: GORDON BRANCH

SEC 36 T13S R 1E, Calhoun, MS

Built 1999 Load: 4.0 t ADT: 80

CR110

Fair

Over: FALLEN CREEK

SEC 29 T 2N R16E B, Clarke, MS

Built 1976 Load: 4.1 t ADT: 225

MT. PLEASANT RD NE

Fair

Over: UNNAMED CREEK

SEC 12 T10S R10E, Itawamba, MS

Built 1969 Load: 4.1 t ADT: 79

19TH ST

Fair

Over: GALLAGHER CREEK

SEC 12 T 6N R15E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1914 Load: 4.1 t ADT: 470

OLD HWY 455

Fair

Over: TUSCUMBIA RIVER C

SEC 28 T 2S R 7E B, Alcorn, MS

Built 2005 Load: 4.2 t ADT: 390

BAKER ROAD

Fair

Over: DRAINAGE DITCH NO 27

SEC 10 T17N R 6W, Washington, MS

Built 1997 Load: 4.2 t ADT: 50

TAYLOR ROAD

Fair

Over: BEAVER CREEK

SEC 22 T 9N R 3W, Yazoo, MS

Built 2004 Load: 4.2 t ADT: 40

CO. ROAD 3204

Fair

Over: BAXTER CREEK

SEC 1 T16N R 6E, Attala, MS

Built 1967 Load: 4.3 t ADT: 50

GRANDE AVE

Fair

Over: SOWASHEE CREEK

SEC 19 T 6N R16E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1959 Load: 4.3 t ADT: 1,100

COMPRESS ROAD

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC_30_T 6S_R 7W, Panola, MS

Built 1980 Load: 4.3 t ADT: 120

BURNS STREET

Fair

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

SEC 25 T 6S R 6E, Prentiss, MS

Built 1981 Load: 4.3 t ADT: 90

PORT GIBSON RD

Fair

Over: 14 MILE CREEK

SEC 31 T 5N R 3W B, Hinds, MS

Built 1972 Load: 4.4 t ADT: 1,400

FOWLER ROAD

Fair

Over: TARREY CREEK

SEC 2 T14N R 3E, Holmes, MS

Built 1973 Load: 4.4 t ADT: 50

FERRELL ROAD

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC_28_T 8S_R 8W, Panola, MS

Built 2008 Load: 4.4 t ADT: 50

HEBRON CHURCH ROAD

Fair

Over: BEAVER CREEK

SEC 5 T 8N R 3W, Yazoo, MS

Built 2020 Load: 4.4 t ADT: 60

Showing 901-950 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.