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

COLBY ROAD

Good

Over: DRAINAGE CANAL

SEC 14 T12N R 5W, Yazoo, MS

Built 2006 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 40

SR 35

Good

Over: NATCHEZ TRACE

SR 35 OVER NATCHEZ TRACE, Attala, MS

Built 1951 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 7,900

US 49W

Good

Over: LOWER AUXILIARY CHANNEL

5.8 MI N YAZOO CL, Humphreys, MS

Built 2004 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 2,800

I 22

Good

Over: BULL MOUNTAIN RELIEF

16.7 MI E LEE CL, Itawamba, MS

Built 1989 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 8,500

I 22

Good

Over: BULL MOUNTAIN RELIEF

16.7 MI E LEE CL, Itawamba, MS

Built 1989 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 8,500

I 22

Good

Over: BULL MOUNTAIN RELIEF

17.0 MI E LEE CL, Itawamba, MS

Built 1989 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 8,500

I 22

Good

Over: BULL MOUNTAIN RELIEF

17.0 MI E LEE CL, Itawamba, MS

Built 1989 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 8,500

JASPER CO. 275

Good

Over: NUAKFUPPA CREEK

SEC 22 T 2N R11E, Jasper, MS

Built 2020 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 60

US 51

Good

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

1.8 MI S US 84, Lincoln, MS

Built 1936 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 3,100

WOOLLEY TRAIL NW

Good

Over: TRIB LICK CREEK

SEC 26 T 8N R 5E, Lincoln, MS

Built 1994 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 50

SR 8

Good

Over: RAMP2 OVER NICHOLS CREEK

N/E RAMP JCT 8,25,45, Monroe, MS

Built 1998 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 1,700

US 51

Good

Over: MURRELL BRANCH

2.4 MI N CARROLL CL, Montgomery, MS

Built 2000 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 2,100

SR 492

Good

Over: SIMMONS CREEK

0.4 MI E SCOTT CL, Newton, MS

Built 1988 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 2,100

US 82

Good

Over: COUNTY RD

0.5 MI E SR 182, Oktibbeha, MS

Built 1976 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 11,000

SR 389

Good

Over: TRIM CANE RELIEF

3.8 MI N US 82, Oktibbeha, MS

Built 1960 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 2,500

US 80

Good

Over: MULLBERRY CREEK

3.7 MI E SR 43, Rankin, MS

Built 2014 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 2,900

US 61

Good

Over: BEAVERDAM BAYOU #2

10.3 MI N COAHOMA CL, Tunica, MS

Built 1987 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 4,150

US 61

Good

Over: WHITE OAK BAYOU

13.9 MI N COAHOMA CL, Tunica, MS

Built 1987 Load: 32.5 t ADT: 5,500

OLD VINTON ROAD

Good

Over: VINTON BRANCH

SEC 24 T16S R 6E B, Clay, MS

Built 2003 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 340

US 84

Good

Over: DRY CREEK

0.8 MI E SR 35, Covington, MS

Built 2001 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 2,550

HOLLY SPRINGS RD

Good

Over: COLDWATER RIVER

SEC 30 T 3S R 6W B, DeSoto, MS

Built 2022 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 330

I 10

Good

Over: TURKEY CREEK

3.4 MI W US 49, Harrison, MS

Built 1969 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 26,000

I 10

Good

Over: TURKEY CREEK

3.4 MI W US 49, Harrison, MS

Built 1969 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 26,000

I 10

Good

Over: CANAL ROAD

2.6 MI W US 49, Harrison, MS

Built 1969 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 26,000

I 10

Good

Over: CANAL ROAD

2.6 MI W US 49, Harrison, MS

Built 1969 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 26,000

SR 23

Good

Over: JOHNS CREEK

0.7 MI N US 78, Itawamba, MS

Built 1966 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 760

US 84

Good

Over: TALLAHALA CREEK

0.5 MI E I 59, Jones, MS

Built 1981 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 17,000

IRR BIA RTE 2353

Good

Over: CREEK

0.7KM S INT 233 & 2353, Kemper, MS

Built 1997 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 200

IRR BIA RTE 2353

Good

Over: TRIB OF PEARL RIVER

BOGUE CHITTO, Kemper, MS

Built 2017 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 500

FOREMAN TOLES ROAD

Good

Over: TOLES BRANCH

SEC 14 T 9N R14E, Kemper, MS

Built 2005 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 60

MT HARMONY RD

Good

Over: CREEK

SEC 6 T12N R15E B, Kemper, MS

Built 1972 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 140

CULLUM RD

Good

Over: BRANCH

SEC 12 T 9N R16E, Kemper, MS

Built 2002 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 50

SR 19

Good

Over: KCS RR

0.2 MI N I 59, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1988 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 14,000

SHUCK ROAD

Good

Over: CREEK

SEC 29 T 5N R14E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 2009 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 100

ZERO ROAD

Good

Over: BRANCH

SEC 22 T 5N R16E B, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1980 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 700

J W REYNOLDS RD

Good

Over: HURRICANE CREEK

SEC 20 T 5N R18E B, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1991 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 220

MOSLEY LAKE RD

Good

Over: HURRICANE CREEK

SEC 29 T 5N R18E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 2009 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 80

OLD HWY 80 WEST

Good

Over: BRANCH

SEC 27 T 6N R14E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1920 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 250

MAYATT ROAD

Good

Over: CREEK

SEC 16 T 8N R14E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 2009 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 100

RABBIT RD

Good

Over: SEGARS CREEK

SEC 17 T 8N R17E B, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1965 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 600

OLD HWY 45

Good

Over: BRANCH

SEC 24 T 8N R17E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1938 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 290

BEAVER POND ROAD

Good

Over: CREEK

SEC 22 T 8N R17E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 2003 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 90

SR 27

Good

Over: MCPHERSON ROAD

1.3 MI S US 84, Lawrence, MS

Built 1997 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 1,800

US 84

Good

Over: KEES CREEK

7.8 MI E US 51, Lincoln, MS

Built 2000 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 3,500

I 55 W FRONTAGE RD

Good

Over: SOLDIER COLONY ROAD

0.9 MI S SR 22, Madison, MS

Built 2003 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 750

I 55 E FRONTAGE RD

Good

Over: SOLDIER COLONY ROAD

0.9 MI S SR 22, Madison, MS

Built 2003 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 1,150

US 51

Good

Over: DITCH

2.7 MI N SR 463, Madison, MS

Built 1929 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 14,000

IRR BIA RTE 24

Good

Over: CREEK

0.3KM W JCT SR19 & N.LOOP, Neshoba, MS

Built 1997 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 260

PAULETTE ROAD

Good

Over: ASH CREEK

SEC 17 T13N R19E B, Noxubee, MS

Built 1984 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 120

MCLEOD CHAPEL RD

Good

Over: HEARD BRANCH

SEC 21 T16N R16E B, Noxubee, MS

Built 1979 Load: 32.6 t ADT: 170

Showing 9,601-9,650 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.