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

SR 7

Good

Over: OTOUCALOFA CREEK RELIEF

0.5 MI N SR 32, Yalobusha, MS

Built 1978 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 2,800

SR 7

Good

Over: OTOUCALOFA CREEK RELIEF

0.8 MI N SR 32, Yalobusha, MS

Built 1978 Load: 36.1 t ADT: 2,800

US 72

Good

Over: GROGG CREEK

2.6 MI W TIPPAH CL, Benton, MS

Built 1999 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 3,600

US 49

Good

Over: LITTLE BILOXI RIVER

6.4 MI N I 10, Harrison, MS

Built 2015 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 9,500

US 49

Good

Over: LITTLE BILOXI RIVER

6.4 MI N I 10, Harrison, MS

Built 2015 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 9,500

SR 495

Good

Over: LAND CREEK

1.6 MI N SR 16, Kemper, MS

Built 2006 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 140

CLIFF HENDERSON RD

Good

Over: MINERAL SPRINGS CREEK

SEC 15 T 9N R16E, Kemper, MS

Built 2006 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 80

SR 789

Good

Over: MOTLEY SLOUGH

2.0 MI W US 45, Lowndes, MS

Built 1997 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 1,500

SR 789

Good

Over: MAYO SLOUGH

1.7 MI W US 45, Lowndes, MS

Built 1997 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 1,500

SR 489

Good

Over: RELIEF (TUSCOLAMETA)

4.7 MI N US 80, Newton, MS

Built 1989 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 1,400

SR 489

Good

Over: TUSCOLAMETA CREEK

5.0 MI N US 80, Newton, MS

Built 1989 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 1,400

SR 489

Good

Over: RELIEF (CONEHATTA)

13.9 MI N US 80, Newton, MS

Built 1989 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 760

SANDYLAND RD

Good

Over: BRANCH

SEC 27 T16N R19E B, Noxubee, MS

Built 1986 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 630

US 82

Good

Over: HICKORY GROVE ROAD

1.8 MI W LOWNDES CL, Oktibbeha, MS

Built 1976 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 11,000

SR 161

Good

Over: HENNESSEYS BAYOU RELIEF

SEC 8 T15N R 3E, Warren, MS

Built 2000 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 4,000

SR 563

Good

Over: PINEY CREEK

10.8 MI N US 61, Wilkinson, MS

Built 1959 Load: 36.2 t ADT: 580

US 45

Good

Over: HINKLE CREEK

1.2 MI N PRENTISS CL, Alcorn, MS

Built 1991 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 9,000

US 45

Good

Over: HINKLE CREEK

1.2 MI N PRENTISS CL, Alcorn, MS

Built 1991 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 9,000

CR 346

Good

Over: MISSISSIPPI CENTRAL RR

SEC 19 T 3S R 9E, Alcorn, MS

Built 2015 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 50

SR 24

Good

Over: GARDNER CREEK

5.0 MI E SR 569 NORTH, Amite, MS

Built 1996 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 3,800

SR 24

Good

Over: EAST FORK AMITE RIVER

6.8 MI E SR 569 NORTH, Amite, MS

Built 1996 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 3,800

CR 245

Good

Over: BCH OF BURKES CREEK

SEC 21 T24N R 8E B, Calhoun, MS

Built 2001 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 140

SR 12

Good

Over: BESA CHITTO CREEK RELIEF

1.1 MI E ATTALA CL, Choctaw, MS

Built 1995 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 2,600

SR 18

Good

Over: BAYOU PIERRE RIVER

8.5 MI W SR 27 SOUTH, Copiah, MS

Built 2019 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 1,600

CHURCH ROAD

Good

Over: JOHNSON CREEK

SEC 6 T 2S R 8W B, DeSoto, MS

Built 1993 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 2,400

POPLAR CORNER ROAD

Good

Over: UNNAMED CREEK

SEC 1 T 2S R 9W, DeSoto, MS

Built 2007 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 400

SR 42

Good

Over: LEAF RIVER

0.8 MI W US 11, Forrest, MS

Built 2006 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 9,000

SR 42

Good

Over: LEAF RIVER

0.8 MI W US 11, Forrest, MS

Built 2006 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 9,000

DAVIS ROAD

Good

Over: BRANCH OF LOTTS CREEK

SEC 8 T 4N R12W, Forrest, MS

Built 2004 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 100

COUNTY ROAD 357

Good

Over: BAYOU BACON

SEC 8 T 6S R14W, Hancock, MS

Built 1999 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 100

SR 590

Good

Over: STREAM

4.7 MI E COVINGTON CL, Jones, MS

Built 1962 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 1,300

SR 9W

Good

Over: SARTER CREEK

1.6 MI N SR 315, Lafayette, MS

Built 1957 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 3,300

ROCKY BRANCH ROAD

Good

Over: MILL CREEK

SEC 12 T 5N R16W B, Lamar, MS

Built 1995 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 760

CAUSEYVILLE-WHYNOT

Good

Over: M&B RR

SEC 9 T 5N R17E B, Lauderdale, MS

Built 2020 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 1,300

SR 587

Good

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

0.2 MI S SR 184, Lawrence, MS

Built 1980 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 780

ST. ANNE ROAD

Good

Over: SHIOLA CREEK

SEC 26 T11N R 6E, Leake, MS

Built 2002 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 40

SALEM ROAD

Good

Over: BIBALUCTA CREEK

SEC_18_T12N_R 9E B, Leake, MS

Built 1998 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 90

HARMONY DR SE

Good

Over: KEES CREEK

SEC 29 T 7N R 9E B, Lincoln, MS

Built 1976 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 200

SR 12

Good

Over: BONNY SLOUGH

1.3 MI N SR 50, Lowndes, MS

Built 1999 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 6,400

US 278

Good

Over: HALFWAY CREEK

6.3 MI E SR 25 NORTH, Monroe, MS

Built 1997 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 3,200

US 82

Good

Over: YATES CREEK TRIB

0.8 MI W WEBSTER CL, Montgomery, MS

Built 2006 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 2,550

MAYFIELD ROAD

Good

Over: REED CREEK

SEC_29_T19N_R 7E B, Montgomery, MS

Built 1996 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 30

ALVASTAGE ROAD

Good

Over: STREAM

SEC 1 T20N R 7E B, Montgomery, MS

Built 1994 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 30

HOADLEY ROAD

Good

Over: WHITE SAND CREEK

SEC 14 T 2S R16W, Pearl River, MS

Built 2001 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 90

OSBORN MOODY ROAD

Good

Over: BRANCH

SEC 7 T 3S R16W, Pearl River, MS

Built 2009 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 170

ANCHOR LAKE ROAD

Good

Over: HOBOLOCHITTO CREEK

SEC 10 T 5S R16W B, Pearl River, MS

Built 1976 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 560

BURNT BRIDGE ROAD

Good

Over: HOBOLOCHITTO

SEC 7 T 6S R17W B, Pearl River, MS

Built 1975 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 1,100

SR 15

Good

Over: BEAVER DAM CREEK

0.3 MI N SR 42 EAST, Perry, MS

Built 1968 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 3,400

SR 44

Good

Over: BOGUE CHITTO RIVER

5.1 MI E US 51, Pike, MS

Built 1960 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 4,800

JEWEL DRIVE

Good

Over: SMALL CREEK

SEC 10 T 2N R 9E, Pike, MS

Built 2006 Load: 36.3 t ADT: 55

Showing 12,051-12,100 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.