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

BUCATUNA MILLRY RD

Fair

Over: BUCATUNNA CREEK

SEC 29 T 7N R 5W B, Wayne, MS

Built 1957 Load: 10.9 t ADT: 940

COX FERRY ROAD

Fair

Over: CREEK

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

Built 2020 Load: 10.9 t ADT: 20

SCROGGINS ROAD

Fair

Over: BAXTER CREEK

SEC 35 T17N R 6E, Montgomery, MS

Built 1995 Load: 11.0 t ADT: 30

COUNTY LAKE ROAD

Fair

Over: LONG BRANCH CREEK

SEC 32 T20N R13E B, Oktibbeha, MS

Built 1970 Load: 11.0 t ADT: 480

SAGO ROAD

Fair

Over: CANAL-1001

SEC 28 T14N R 7W, Washington, MS

Built 1993 Load: 11.0 t ADT: 50

HAMILTON ST CR 32

Fair

Over: BRAY CREEK

SEC 4 T14S R 3E, Chickasaw, MS

Built 1987 Load: 11.1 t ADT: 405

CO RD 511

Fair

Over: DOUBLE CREEK

SEC 7 T 1N R18E B, Clarke, MS

Built 1973 Load: 11.1 t ADT: 420

MEADOWBKCIRC-AMORY

Fair

Over: BURKETTS CREEK

SEC 25 T12S R19W, Monroe, MS

Built 1985 Load: 11.1 t ADT: 100

MELBORN PLACE

Fair

Over: KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RR

SEC 21 T16N R 4E, Warren, MS

Built 1971 Load: 11.1 t ADT: 50

DELTA CITY ROAD

Fair

Over: DITCH

SEC 35 T15N R 6W B, Washington, MS

Built 1966 Load: 11.1 t ADT: 350

MOLESTAGE SLACK RD

Fair

Over: DRY CREEK

SEC 16 T12N R 2E B, Yazoo, MS

Built 1986 Load: 11.1 t ADT: 80

CR 115

Fair

Over: UNNAMED CREEK

SEC 36 T21N R 3E, Carroll, MS

Built 2015 Load: 11.2 t ADT: 25

CO.ROAD 225

Fair

Over: RELIEF

SEC 20 T 8S R 2W, Lafayette, MS

Built 1993 Load: 11.2 t ADT: 80

BYNUM ROAD

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 20 T10S R 5W, Panola, MS

Built 2010 Load: 11.2 t ADT: 25

ENTERPRISE ROAD

Fair

Over: LITTLE TANGIPAHOA RIVER

SEC 34 T 4N R 7E B, Pike, MS

Built 1965 Load: 11.2 t ADT: 450

BLAZO ROAD

Fair

Over: LARGE DRAIN

SEC 29 T 1N R 9E, Pike, MS

Built 2017 Load: 11.2 t ADT: 55

CR 306

Fair

Over: COLD MILL CREEK

SEC 8 T 2S R10E, Tishomingo, MS

Built 1955 Load: 11.2 t ADT: 60

CO RD 8

Fair

Over: PRYOR CREEK

SEC 25 T21N R 8E B, Webster, MS

Built 1994 Load: 11.2 t ADT: 100

CEDAR ROAD

Fair

Over: WEST BOGUE HASTY CREEK

SEC 26 T23N R 6W, Bolivar, MS

Built 1975 Load: 11.3 t ADT: 60

GUANT ROAD

Fair

Over: CANE BAYOU

SEC 30 T 9N R 7W B, Issaquena, MS

Built 1969 Load: 11.3 t ADT: 50

PEAGRAM ROAD

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 18 T 7S R 7W, Panola, MS

Built 1939 Load: 11.3 t ADT: 60

COUNTY ROAD 238

Fair

Over: WILHITE CREEK

SEC 27 T 6S R 4E B, Union, MS

Built 1994 Load: 11.3 t ADT: 40

RICHLAND RD 0953

Fair

Over: CANAL

SEC 21 T16N R 8W, Washington, MS

Built 1999 Load: 11.3 t ADT: 50

ALEXANDER STREET

Fair

Over: ALEX ST / MAIN CANAL

SEC 17 T18N R 8W, Washington, MS

Built 1963 Load: 11.3 t ADT: 5,800

JORDAN SUMRALL RD

Fair

Over: BUCKATUNNA CRK

SEC 17 T 7N R 5W B, Wayne, MS

Built 1950 Load: 11.3 t ADT: 213

SAXTON ROAD

Fair

Over: TECHEVA CREEK

SEC 9 T12N R 1E, Yazoo, MS

Built 2019 Load: 11.3 t ADT: 90

MOON ROAD

Fair

Over: YAZOO PASS

SEC 35 T30N R 3W B, Coahoma, MS

Built 1972 Load: 11.4 t ADT: 800

CASE ROAD

Fair

Over: TRIB TO KING CREEK

SEC 17 T 9N R 8E B, Copiah, MS

Built 2007 Load: 11.4 t ADT: 100

FAS 104

Fair

Over: WOLF RIVER

SEC 11 T 8S R13W B, Harrison, MS

Built 1996 Load: 11.4 t ADT: 3,900

WILSON ROAD SE

Fair

Over: SPLUNGE CREEK

SEC_14_T11S_R10E, Itawamba, MS

Built 1976 Load: 11.4 t ADT: 10

POLASINI LANE

Fair

Over: SIX MILE BAYOU

SEC 2 T18N R 6W, Washington, MS

Built 1960 Load: 11.4 t ADT: 40

LOGAN ROAD

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 14 T10N R 3W, Yazoo, MS

Built 1997 Load: 11.4 t ADT: 40

QUITMAN RD

Fair

Over: DITCH

SEC 2 T 8N R 3W B, Adams, MS

Built 1945 Load: 11.5 t ADT: 50

SOUTH BOGUE ROAD

Fair

Over: SNAKE CREEK

SEC 24 T22N R 7W B, Bolivar, MS

Built 1972 Load: 11.5 t ADT: 40

RUDYARD-JONESTOWN

Fair

Over: DRAINAGE DITCH

SEC 10 T28N R 3W, Coahoma, MS

Built 1971 Load: 11.5 t ADT: 60

EWING ROAD

Fair

Over: DEER CREEK

SEC 17 T13N R 6W, Sharkey, MS

Built 2008 Load: 11.5 t ADT: 50

COATS ROAD

Fair

Over: OKATOMA CREEK

SEC 10 T10N R17W B, Simpson, MS

Built 1980 Load: 11.5 t ADT: 200

ARTMAN ROAD

Fair

Over: FAIRCHILDS CREEK

SEC 22 T 8N R 2W B, Adams, MS

Built 2017 Load: 11.6 t ADT: 50

COUNTY ROAD 369

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 9 T10S R 3W, Lafayette, MS

Built 1997 Load: 11.6 t ADT: 80

JASPER CO 2333

Fair

Over: TRIB OF NUAKFUPPA CREEK

SEC_ 3_T 1N_R11E B, Jasper, MS

Built 2001 Load: 11.7 t ADT: 100

FOSTER ROAD

Fair

Over: HURRICANE CREEK

SEC_35_T 9N_R 4E, Jefferson, MS

Built 1997 Load: 11.7 t ADT: 100

CR 752

Fair

Over: REEDS BRANCH

SEC 29 T10S R 5E B, Lee, MS

Built 1994 Load: 11.7 t ADT: 100

N. COLLEGE ST.

Fair

Over: TUSCUMBIA CREEK

SEC 3 T 5S R 7E, Prentiss, MS

Built 1983 Load: 11.7 t ADT: 1,500

DEWITT FLINT ROAD

Fair

Over: SELLERS CREEK

SEC 18 T 1N R 5E, Simpson, MS

Built 1983 Load: 11.7 t ADT: 120

CO. ROAD 5210

Fair

Over: BCH YOCKANOOKANY RIVER

SEC 11 T14N R 8E, Attala, MS

Built 1994 Load: 11.8 t ADT: 50

BOLIVAR CO LINE RD

Fair

Over: BCH OF PORTER BAYOU

SEC 25 T20N R 6W, Bolivar, MS

Built 1996 Load: 11.8 t ADT: 20

BEASLEY ROAD

Fair

Over: HANGING MOSS CREEK

SEC 5 T 6N R 1E, Hinds, MS

Built 1989 Load: 11.8 t ADT: 7,800

CHERRY ST

Fair

Over: GLASS BAYOU

SEC 13 T16N R 3E, Warren, MS

Built 1910 Load: 11.8 t ADT: 638

WILLIAMS BAYOU RD

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 2 T19N R 8W, Washington, MS

Built 1961 Load: 11.8 t ADT: 50

CR 214

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF GREASY CK

SEC 12 T20N R 3E, Carroll, MS

Built 2016 Load: 11.9 t ADT: 25

Showing 1,151-1,200 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.