State profile · Below median Poor share

Mississippi bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition data for every public highway bridge in Mississippi, based on the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

16,823
Public bridges
52.3%
Good condition
5.9%
Poor condition

Data updated May 2026

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 whose lowest applicable component is rated 0-4

-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 - Poor-condition 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 by Poor-condition share (lower share = better)

States are ranked by the share of bridges whose lowest applicable component rating is 4 or below. This describes recorded condition; it does not measure funding effectiveness or live crossing safety. States here sit immediately above and below Mississippi on the same metric.

WY

Wyoming

5.41% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$3,181

ID

Idaho

5.51% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$1,742
Selected

MS

Mississippi

5.92% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$16,823

SC

South Carolina

6.10% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$5,396

WI

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 the portal's composite display score. Inspection intervals are risk-based under current NBIS rules.

All Bridges in Mississippi

SR 42

Good

Over: PINEY WOODS CREEK

0.2 MI E PERRY CL, Greene, MS

Built 2017 Load: 36.8 t ADT: 2,000

FELLOWSHIP ROAD

Good

Over: UNNAMED CREEK

3.8 MI W I 59, Jasper, MS

Built 2014 Load: 36.8 t ADT: 180

SR 487

Good

Over: DITCH

1.4 MI E SR 35, Leake, MS

Built 1971 Load: 36.8 t ADT: 2,600

SR 371

Good

Over: CREEK

1.9 MI N US 78, Lee, MS

Built 1957 Load: 36.8 t ADT: 3,900

SR 15

Good

Over: DRY CREEK

1.8 MI N SR 503, Newton, MS

Built 2011 Load: 36.8 t ADT: 3,600

SR 15

Good

Over: LAPPATUBBY CREEK

1.1 MI N US 278/SR 6, Pontotoc, MS

Built 2019 Load: 36.8 t ADT: 13,000

SR 15

Good

Over: LAPATUBBY CREEK

1.1 MI N US 278/SR 6, Pontotoc, MS

Built 2020 Load: 36.8 t ADT: 13,000

SR 18

Good

Over: WHITE OAK CREEK

0.8 MI W SR 541, Smith, MS

Built 1972 Load: 36.8 t ADT: 2,600

SR 18

Good

Over: OAKAHAY CREEK

3.4 MI W SR 35, Smith, MS

Built 1972 Load: 36.8 t ADT: 2,300

SR 18

Good

Over: ICHUSA CREEK

0.2 MI E SR 501, Smith, MS

Built 1970 Load: 36.8 t ADT: 3,300

SR 18

Good

Over: TALLAHALLA RELIEF

2.7 MI E SR 501, Smith, MS

Built 1970 Load: 36.8 t ADT: 2,800

SR 18

Good

Over: TALLAHALLA CREEK

3.0 MI E SR 501, Smith, MS

Built 1970 Load: 36.8 t ADT: 2,800

SR 28

Good

Over: MILL CREEK

0.6 MI E SR 35, Smith, MS

Built 1973 Load: 36.8 t ADT: 5,100

SR 28

Good

Over: BOG BRANCH

1.0 MI E SR 35, Smith, MS

Built 1973 Load: 36.8 t ADT: 5,100

SR 48

Good

Over: BOGUE CHITTO RELIEF

0.7 MI E PIKE CL, Walthall, MS

Built 1975 Load: 36.8 t ADT: 1,200

SR 63

Good

Over: TURKEY CREEK

8.5 MI S US 84, Wayne, MS

Built 2009 Load: 36.8 t ADT: 1,400

SR 403

Good

Over: BIG BLACK RIVER

2.4 MI N US 82, Webster, MS

Built 1998 Load: 36.8 t ADT: 510

WICKCLIFF RD

Good

Over: WHITENS CREEK

SEC 8 T 7N R 1W, Adams, MS

Built 1996 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 80

PALESTINE RD

Good

Over: MELVIN BAYOU

SEC 96 T 7N R 2W, Adams, MS

Built 2004 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 1,200

CHURCH HILL RD

Good

Over: FAIRCHILDS CREEK

SEC 18 T 8N R 2W B, Adams, MS

Built 2000 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 50

K.C. ROAD

Good

Over: CREEK

SEC 9 T 2S R 8E, Alcorn, MS

Built 2012 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 1,205

SR 571

Good

Over: TICKFAW RIVER TRIBUTARY

10160, Amite, MS

Built 2018 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 170

SR 571

Good

Over: MILLER CREEK

1.0 MI N LA STATE LINE, Amite, MS

Built 2018 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 170

HANNAH ST.

Good

Over: YOCKANOOKANY CANAL

SEC 35 T15N R 8E B, Attala, MS

Built 1987 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 390

SR 446

Good

Over: BRUSHY BAYOU

8.6 MI E SR 1, Bolivar, MS

Built 1986 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 670

HAZELWOOD ROAD

Good

Over: MCGEE CREEK

SEC 25 T16S R 6E B, Clay, MS

Built 1993 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 120

JOHNNY SANFORD RD

Good

Over: PADGETT BRANCH

SEC 29 T 7N R14W, Covington, MS

Built 1997 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 40

MONROE RD

Good

Over: BCH OF OAKEY WOODS CK

SEC 4 T 8N R14W B, Covington, MS

Built 1991 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 140

US 61

Good

Over: CANAL

1.5 MI N TUNICA CL, DeSoto, MS

Built 1986 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 6,900

US 51

Good

Over: YALOBUSHA RIVER RELIEF

0.5 MI N SR 332, Grenada, MS

Built 2013 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 2,750

US 51

Good

Over: YALOBUSHA RIVER RELIEF

0.5 MI N SR 332, Grenada, MS

Built 2013 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 2,750

US 51

Good

Over: YALOBUSHA RIVER RELIEF

0.8 MI N SR 332, Grenada, MS

Built 2013 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 2,750

US 51

Good

Over: YALOBUSHA RIVER RELIEF

0.8 MI N SR 332, Grenada, MS

Built 2013 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 2,750

US 51

Good

Over: DEMENT CREEK

0.9 MI N SR 332, Grenada, MS

Built 2013 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 2,750

US 51

Good

Over: DEMENT CREEK

0.9 MI N SR 332, Grenada, MS

Built 2013 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 2,750

US 51

Good

Over: YALOBUSHA RIVER RELIEF

1.3 MI N SR 332, Grenada, MS

Built 2013 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 2,750

US 51

Good

Over: YALOBUSHA RIVER RELIEF

1.3 MI N SR 332, Grenada, MS

Built 2013 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 2,750

SWEETHOME 1736

Good

Over: CANE CREEK

SEC 32 T22N R 4E B, Grenada, MS

Built 2000 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 220

TRADITIONS PARKWAY

Good

Over: HOG BRANCH

SEC 31 T 5S R10W B, Harrison, MS

Built 2005 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 300

TRADITIONS PARKWAY

Good

Over: HOG BRANCH

SEC 31 T 5S R10W B, Harrison, MS

Built 2005 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 300

CAYUGA RD

Good

Over: HARTS CREEK

SEC 31 T 4N R 4W, Hinds, MS

Built 2011 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 280

STROUD ROAD

Good

Over: BRANCH OF BOX CREEK

SEC 13 T14N R 3E, Holmes, MS

Built 2003 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 30

SONNY DRIVE

Good

Over: UNNAMED CREEK

SEC 7 T 9S R 8E, Itawamba, MS

Built 2009 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 48

RIVER ROAD

Good

Over: UNNAMED CREEK

SEC 16 T 9S R 8E B, Itawamba, MS

Built 1994 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 558

JASPER CO. 1519

Good

Over: TALLAHOMA CREEK

SEC 14 T 2N R10E, Jasper, MS

Built 2006 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 180

PANKY RD

Good

Over: BRANCH

SEC 35 T 9N R18E, Kemper, MS

Built 1997 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 60

SIX MILE ROAD

Good

Over: CREEK

SEC 5 T11N R18E, Kemper, MS

Built 2002 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 70

LYNVILLE RD

Good

Over: LUKE BRANCH

SEC 36 T12N R14E B, Kemper, MS

Built 1989 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 220

ROCKY BRANCH ROAD

Good

Over: HARTFORD MILL CREEK

SEC 18 T 4N R16W B, Lamar, MS

Built 1975 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 540

SR 363

Good

Over: CREEK

0.2 MI E NATCHEZ TRACE, Lee, MS

Built 1959 Load: 36.9 t ADT: 2,200

Showing 12,251-12,300 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.

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