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

YOUNG ROAD N.

Fair

Over: CUMMINGS CREEK

SEC 9 T 9S R 9E, Itawamba, MS

Built 1964 Load: 8.2 t ADT: 45

ROYAL ST

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF ROCKY CREEK

SEC 4 T 7N R12W, Jones, MS

Built 1982 Load: 8.2 t ADT: 730

LIZELIA ROAD

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 2 T 7N R16E B, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1930 Load: 8.2 t ADT: 800

STILL ROAD

Fair

Over: JONES CREEK

SEC 25 T 8S R 6W, Panola, MS

Built 2023 Load: 8.2 t ADT: 80

16TH SECTION ROAD

Fair

Over: ASH CREEK

SEC 8 T19N R15E B, Oktibbeha, MS

Built 1971 Load: 8.3 t ADT: 1,400

COUNTY ROAD 294

Fair

Over: LITTLE YELLOW CREEK

SEC 34 T 2S R 9E, Tishomingo, MS

Built 1993 Load: 8.3 t ADT: 100

CO RD 67

Fair

Over: BCH OF BIG SAND CREEK

SEC 8 T19N R 5E, Carroll, MS

Built 1985 Load: 8.4 t ADT: 30

OLD PORT GIBSON RD

Fair

Over: GEES CREEK

SEC 25 T13N R 4E B, Claiborne, MS

Built 1950 Load: 8.4 t ADT: 190

LIVINGSTON RD

Fair

Over: HANGING MOSS CR

SEC 9 T 6N R 1E, Hinds, MS

Built 1969 Load: 8.4 t ADT: 2,600

SOUTH FARR RD

Fair

Over: BAKERS CREEK

SEC 21 T 6N R 3W, Hinds, MS

Built 1969 Load: 8.4 t ADT: 160

GUEDON ROAD

Fair

Over: BLUESKIN CREEK

SEC 25 T 9N R 2W B, Jefferson, MS

Built 1963 Load: 8.4 t ADT: 100

HITCHCOCK BEND

Fair

Over: LONG BRANCH

SEC 15 T11S R 2E, Pontotoc, MS

Built 2003 Load: 8.4 t ADT: 30

OLD H'WY. 61 SOUTH

Fair

Over: WHITEOAK BAYOU

SEC 17 T 5S R11W B, Tunica, MS

Built 1984 Load: 8.5 t ADT: 500

LOCUST GROVE ROAD

Fair

Over: TECHEVA CREEK

SEC 19 T13N R 1E, Yazoo, MS

Built 2019 Load: 8.5 t ADT: 60

CR 1275

Fair

Over: OKEELALA CREEK

SEC 24 T 7S R 6E B, Lee, MS

Built 1974 Load: 8.6 t ADT: 580

ABE CHAPEL ROAD

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 29 T 6S R 7W, Panola, MS

Built 1958 Load: 8.7 t ADT: 150

CR 139

Fair

Over: BALLS BRANCH

SEC 5 T12S R 5E B, Chickasaw, MS

Built 1997 Load: 8.8 t ADT: 40

JOHNSON ROAD

Fair

Over: DITCH NO 9

SEC 21 T15N R 5W, Washington, MS

Built 1975 Load: 8.8 t ADT: 50

OSBORN ROAD

Fair

Over: ASH CREEK

SEC 10 T19N R15E, Oktibbeha, MS

Built 1966 Load: 8.9 t ADT: 20

JAMES ROAD

Fair

Over: BURKHALTER CREEK

SEC_28_T26N_R 3E B, Tallahatchie, MS

Built 1972 Load: 8.9 t ADT: 40

DURAM ROAD

Fair

Over: UNNAMED CREEK

SEC 3 T 2S R 5W, Marshall, MS

Built 1996 Load: 9.0 t ADT: 65

CR 464

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 1 T22N R10E B, Calhoun, MS

Built 1989 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 70

VERNA ROAD

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF E.TOPISAW CK

SEC 30 T 5N R10E, Lawrence, MS

Built 1992 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 50

MT OLIVE KINGS RD

Fair

Over: WALLHILL CREEK

SEC 22 T 4S R 5W, Marshall, MS

Built 1998 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 95

TROTTER ROAD

Fair

Over: CANAL

SEC 34 T16N R 8W, Washington, MS

Built 1962 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 50

CO RD 132

Fair

Over: RELIEF FOR SPRING CREEK

SEC 28 T20N R11E B, Webster, MS

Built 1954 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 100

SHIPP ROAD

Fair

Over: TECHEVA CREEK

SEC 31 T13N R 2E B, Yazoo, MS

Built 1970 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 180

COX ROAD

Fair

Over: WALESHEBA CREEK

SEC 21 T11N R 1W, Yazoo, MS

Built 2018 Load: 9.1 t ADT: 20

CR 376

Fair

Over: RIDER CREEK

SEC 35 T 3S R 8E, Alcorn, MS

Built 2009 Load: 9.2 t ADT: 50

CO.ROAD 459

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC_13_T10S_R 1W B, Lafayette, MS

Built 1996 Load: 9.2 t ADT: 90

FRENCH ROAD

Fair

Over: ARROW CREEK

SEC 31 T 2S R 4W, Marshall, MS

Built 1999 Load: 9.2 t ADT: 140

LEE STREET

Fair

Over: STOUTS BAYOU

SEC 29 T16N R 3E, Warren, MS

Built 1964 Load: 9.2 t ADT: 1,200

HEADS ROAD

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 21 T19N R 6W, Washington, MS

Built 1969 Load: 9.2 t ADT: 50

CR 139

Fair

Over: UNNAMED BRANCH

SEC 36 T13S R 5E, Chickasaw, MS

Built 1973 Load: 9.3 t ADT: 20

CO RD 148

Fair

Over: RILEY MOTT CREEK

SEC 34 T 4N R16E B, Clarke, MS

Built 1975 Load: 9.3 t ADT: 20

TYSON RD

Fair

Over: TRIB TO BAYOU PIERRE

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

Built 1966 Load: 9.3 t ADT: 140

STRICKLAND ROAD

Fair

Over: HURICANE CREEK

SEC 4 T12N R 1W, Yazoo, MS

Built 2016 Load: 9.3 t ADT: 60

TERRY-G'VILLE RD.

Fair

Over: CHESTNUT CREEK

SEC 2 T 2N R 1W B, Copiah, MS

Built 1960 Load: 9.4 t ADT: 540

LACKEY ROAD

Fair

Over: BUTLER CREEK

SEC 25 T14S R19W, Monroe, MS

Built 1994 Load: 9.4 t ADT: 45

CR 5250

Fair

Over: HURRICANE CREEK

SEC 19 T 6S R 8E, Prentiss, MS

Built 1950 Load: 9.4 t ADT: 40

WATSON ROAD

Fair

Over: CANAL-1024

SEC 25 T15N R 6W, Washington, MS

Built 2002 Load: 9.4 t ADT: 50

CO. ROAD 2101

Fair

Over: LITTLE ZILPHA

SEC 36 T16N R 8E B, Attala, MS

Built 1992 Load: 9.5 t ADT: 40

CO RD 67

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF BIG SAND CREEK

SEC 7 T19N R 5E B, Carroll, MS

Built 1999 Load: 9.5 t ADT: 30

CR 1589

Fair

Over: BOGUEFALA CREEK

SEC 10 T10S R 7E, Lee, MS

Built 1960 Load: 9.5 t ADT: 30

SHERMAN DRIVE

Fair

Over: GOLDEN HORN CREEK

SEC 26 T17N R12E, Oktibbeha, MS

Built 1961 Load: 9.5 t ADT: 40

SABINO ROAD (1848)

Fair

Over: OPOSSUM BAYOU

SEC 17 T27N R 1W B, Quitman, MS

Built 1964 Load: 9.5 t ADT: 410

CR 116

Fair

Over: BIG CREEK

SEC 30 T 1S R 4E B, Tippah, MS

Built 1958 Load: 9.5 t ADT: 60

STANTON ROAD

Fair

Over: CANAL

SEC 30 T14N R 7W, Washington, MS

Built 1968 Load: 9.5 t ADT: 30

CR 7040

Fair

Over: UNNAMED CREEK

SEC 10 T 5S R 6E, Prentiss, MS

Built 1984 Load: 9.7 t ADT: 60

PUTMAN ROAD

Fair

Over: COLDWATER RIVER

SEC 35 T28N R 1W B, Quitman, MS

Built 1963 Load: 9.7 t ADT: 580

Showing 1,051-1,100 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.