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

OLD KOSSUTH ROAD

Good

Over: CREEK

SEC 10 T 2S R 7E, Alcorn, MS

Built 1975 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 845

THOMPSON ROAD

Good

Over: SMALL CREEK

SEC 4 T 3N R 6E B, Amite, MS

Built 1989 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 600

CO. ROAD 2236

Good

Over: BCH OF ZILPHA CREEK

SEC 17 T16N R 8E B, Attala, MS

Built 1984 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 80

CR 308

Good

Over: LICKUP CREEK

SEC 23 T23N R 8E B, Calhoun, MS

Built 2021 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 670

CR 19

Good

Over: HOULKA CREEK

SEC 31 T12S R 3E, Chickasaw, MS

Built 2002 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 41

SCOTT STREET

Good

Over: BRAY CREEK

SEC 4 T14S R 3E, Chickasaw, MS

Built 1960 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 200

CR 54

Good

Over: CHICO CREEK

SEC 5 T14S R 3E, Chickasaw, MS

Built 1987 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 122

CR 407

Good

Over: BCH OF TOPISAW CREEK

SEC 24 T15S R 1E, Chickasaw, MS

Built 1991 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 30

HICKORY RIDGE ROAD

Good

Over: TRIB OF FLOWERS CREEK

SEC 1 T12N R 4E B, Claiborne, MS

Built 1989 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 120

OLD PORT GIBSON

Good

Over: BR OF COMMISSIONERS CR

SEC 6 T14N R 5E B, Claiborne, MS

Built 1984 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 190

CO RD 450

Good

Over: LONG CREEK

SEC 2 T 4N R16E, Clarke, MS

Built 1979 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 150

US 61

Good

Over: BLACK LAKE CANAL

2.4 MI N SR 6, Coahoma, MS

Built 1986 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 4,300

CHURCH ROAD

Good

Over: DRAINAGE DITCH

SEC_ 3_T 2S_R 9W B, DeSoto, MS

Built 2001 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 1,500

MS HWY 607 NB

Good

Over: TURTLESKIN CREEK

8.9 KM SE OF JCT I59, Hancock, MS

Built 2012 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 1,700

I 110

Good

Over: L&N RR AND KEEGAN BAYOU

0.1 MI N US 90, Harrison, MS

Built 1988 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 23,000

US 90

Good

Over: BILOXI BAY

HARRISON/JACKSON CL, Harrison, MS

Built 2008 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 12,500

THIGPEN ROAD

Good

Over: TALLAHALLA CREEK

SEC 3 T 4N R 2W, Hinds, MS

Built 2020 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 670

LEB PINEGROVE RD

Good

Over: SMALL WATERWAY

SEC 3 T 3N R 2W B, Hinds, MS

Built 2021 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 500

US 49E

Good

Over: TCHULA LAKE TRIB. NO. 1

1.9 MI N SR 12 WEST, Holmes, MS

Built 1999 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 2,300

BOWLING GREEN ROAD

Good

Over: BCH OF LITTLE BLACK CRK

SEC 15 T15N R 3E B, Holmes, MS

Built 2008 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 520

HOLLY GROVE ROAD

Good

Over: CHICOPA CREEK

SEC 12 T16N R 2E B, Holmes, MS

Built 1960 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 160

NEW TEMPLE ROAD NE

Good

Over: GUM CREEK NORTH BRANCH

SEC 28 T 8S R10E B, Itawamba, MS

Built 1985 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 100

JASPER CO. 10

Good

Over: TERRAPIN CREEK

SEC 5 T10N R12W B, Jasper, MS

Built 1994 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 200

JASPER CO. 2422

Good

Over: BRANCH OF LITTLE CREEK

SEC 4 T 4N R13E B, Jasper, MS

Built 1980 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 130

NORTON ROAD

Good

Over: COMPTON CREEK

SEC 61 T 8N R 1E B, Jefferson, MS

Built 1995 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 75

4TH AVE

Good

Over: GARDINER PARK TRIBUTARY

SEC 32 T 9N R11W, Jones, MS

Built 1999 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 100

LUKE ROAD

Good

Over: BENDIX CREEK

SEC 28 T12N R14E, Kemper, MS

Built 1998 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 130

50TH ST

Good

Over: GALLAGHER CREEK

SEC 36 T 7N R15E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1970 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 270

49TH ST

Good

Over: GALLAGHER CREEK

SEC 36 T 7N R15E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1975 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 270

KEWANEE ROAD

Good

Over: CREEK

SEC 22 T 7N R18E B, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1970 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 100

ANTIOCH ROAD

Good

Over: MOSLEY BRANCH

SEC 3 T 8N R16E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 2009 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 100

OLIVER WILSON RD

Good

Over: HALLS CREEK

SEC 1 T 6N R10E, Lawrence, MS

Built 1987 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 90

LIGHT PLANT ROAD

Good

Over: HALLS CREEK

SEC 31 T 7N R11E, Lawrence, MS

Built 2018 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 220

CR 1303

Good

Over: MANTACHIE CREEK

SEC 9 T 8S R 7E B, Lee, MS

Built 2003 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 299

ALLBRITTON CK RD

Good

Over: ALLBRITTON CREEK

SEC 21 T 5N R 7E, Lincoln, MS

Built 2000 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 90

COLE SE DRIVE

Good

Over: BCH OF WEST TOPISAW CK

SEC 18 T 5N R 9E, Lincoln, MS

Built 2000 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 80

GENE RD SW

Good

Over: TRIBUTARY PANTHER CREEK

SEC 28 T 6N R 6E, Lincoln, MS

Built 2000 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 70

HEUCK'S RETREAT RD

Good

Over: LITTLE BAHALA CREEK

SEC 9 T 8N R 9E B, Lincoln, MS

Built 1974 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 380

PRIMITIVE CH DR SE

Good

Over: TRIB TOPISAW CREEK

SEC 34 T 5N R 9E, Lincoln, MS

Built 2017 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 100

MELVIN MASON RD SE

Good

Over: BOONE CREEK

SEC 19 T 6N R 9E, Lincoln, MS

Built 1996 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 50

MELVIN MASON RD SE

Good

Over: TRIB BOONE CREEK

SEC 19 T 6N R 9E, Lincoln, MS

Built 2009 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 50

US 45

Good

Over: JAMES CREEK

0.4 MI N NOXUBEE CL, Lowndes, MS

Built 2013 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 2,700

US 45

Good

Over: JAMES CREEK

0.4 MI N NOXUBEE CL, Lowndes, MS

Built 2014 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 2,700

WOLF ROAD

Good

Over: HONNOL MILL CREEK

SEC 22 T15S R17W, Lowndes, MS

Built 1983 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 75

WOLF ROAD

Good

Over: CREEK

SEC 28 T15S R17W, Lowndes, MS

Built 1965 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 75

HARDY BILLUPS ROAD

Good

Over: CREEK

SEC 15 T17N R16E B, Lowndes, MS

Built 1965 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 150

OLD MACON ROAD

Good

Over: NORTH FORK CEDAR CR

SEC 7 T17N R18E B, Lowndes, MS

Built 1969 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 500

JEMISON MILL ROAD

Good

Over: HOWARD CREEK

SEC 20 T17S R17W, Lowndes, MS

Built 1982 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 75

SEAMON-BULLOCK RD

Good

Over: COOK CREEK

SEC 3 T 3N R17W, Marion, MS

Built 1988 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 160

CLEAR CK CH ROAD

Good

Over: CLEAR CREEK

SEC 12 T 1N R17W B, Marion, MS

Built 2020 Load: 33.0 t ADT: 70

Showing 10,001-10,050 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.