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

SLICK ROAD

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 35 T11N R 3W, Yazoo, MS

Built 1975 Load: 17.7 t ADT: 40

GOVERNMENT FLEET R

Fair

Over: NATCHEZ RAILROAD

SEC 27 T 7N R 3W, Adams, MS

Built 2013 Load: 17.8 t ADT: 2,900

MCWIMUS ROAD

Fair

Over: TOMMIE BAYOU

SEC 29 T23N R 6W, Bolivar, MS

Built 2013 Load: 17.8 t ADT: 60

BARLOW RD.

Fair

Over: JACKSON CREEK

SEC 22 T10N R 6E B, Copiah, MS

Built 1956 Load: 17.8 t ADT: 180

TERRY ROAD

Fair

Over: TRAHOH CREEK

SEC 12 T 4N R 1W B, Hinds, MS

Built 1950 Load: 17.8 t ADT: 7,100

CARSLEY ROAD

Fair

Over: BCH OF BOGUE CHITTO CR

SEC 11 T 7N R 2W, Hinds, MS

Built 1984 Load: 17.8 t ADT: 200

STAMPLEY ROAD

Fair

Over: STAMPLEY CREEK

SEC 48 T 8N R 1E B, Jefferson, MS

Built 1972 Load: 17.8 t ADT: 280

CO.ROAD 245

Fair

Over: CYPRESS CREEK

SEC 29 T 7S R 1W B, Lafayette, MS

Built 1958 Load: 17.8 t ADT: 80

HAWKINS CROSSING

Fair

Over: SOWASHEE CREEK

SEC 9 T 6N R16E B, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1966 Load: 17.8 t ADT: 2,200

LIBERTY CHURCH RD

Fair

Over: BOGUE FALEMA CREEK

SEC 17 T 5N R12E B, Newton, MS

Built 1962 Load: 17.8 t ADT: 80

JANICE-BROOKLYN RD

Fair

Over: PIERCE'S CREEK

SEC 15 T 1N R11W B, Perry, MS

Built 1967 Load: 17.8 t ADT: 260

HINTONVILLE ROAD

Fair

Over: THOMPSON CREEK

SEC 33 T 4N R 9W B, Perry, MS

Built 1967 Load: 17.8 t ADT: 500

FDR 520

Fair

Over: ICHUSA CREEK

NO DATA ENTERED, Smith, MS

Built 1979 Load: 17.8 t ADT: 50

CR116

Fair

Over: KING CREEK

SEC 22 T 5S R10E B, Tishomingo, MS

Built 1965 Load: 17.8 t ADT: 134

MCKNIGHT ROAD

Fair

Over: WEST BOGUE HASTY

SEC 2 T22N R 6W, Bolivar, MS

Built 1996 Load: 17.9 t ADT: 100

CO RD 250

Fair

Over: BR OF SHUBUTA CREEK

SEC 22 T 1N R14E B, Clarke, MS

Built 1972 Load: 17.9 t ADT: 240

PRIMOS AVE

Fair

Over: TRIB OF LYNCH CREEK

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

Built 1957 Load: 17.9 t ADT: 420

PRAIRIE POINT RD

Fair

Over: PLUM CREEK

SEC 24 T15N R17E B, Noxubee, MS

Built 1966 Load: 17.9 t ADT: 1,400

ARLINGTON ROAD

Fair

Over: THOMPSON CREEK

SEC 33 T 3N R 9W B, Perry, MS

Built 1954 Load: 17.9 t ADT: 190

CR 451

Fair

Over: UNAMED BRANCH

SEC 30 T13S R 2E B, Chickasaw, MS

Built 1993 Load: 18.0 t ADT: 60

JERNIGAN RD

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF JUNIPER BAY

SEC 27 T 2N R 6W B, Greene, MS

Built 1960 Load: 18.0 t ADT: 100

MEEKS ROAD

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF CHICOPA CREEK

SEC 2 T16N R 2E B, Holmes, MS

Built 1960 Load: 18.0 t ADT: 160

SR 178

Fair

Over: OLD CREEK RUN

4.7 MI E LEE CL, Itawamba, MS

Built 1947 Load: 18.0 t ADT: 2,300

ROCKY BRANCH ROAD

Fair

Over: BEAVER DAM CREEK

SEC 22 T 4N R17W B, Marion, MS

Built 1968 Load: 18.0 t ADT: 150

CR 604

Fair

Over: EASTES CREEK BRANCH

SEC 12 T 2S R 6E B, Alcorn, MS

Built 1965 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 116

CR 604

Fair

Over: EASTES CREEK

SEC 13 T 2S R 6E B, Alcorn, MS

Built 1965 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 1,100

NATCHEZ TRACE PARK

Fair

Over: RAPALJE CREEK

22.1 MILES SOUTH OF MS RO, Claiborne, MS

Built 1966 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 440

SR 50

Fair

Over: BLUFF CREEK

1.3 MI E WEBSTER CL, Clay, MS

Built 1953 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 1,000

ACCESS TO DAM

Fair

Over: GRENADA EMERG.SPILLWAY

2.1MI N JCT MS8 & MS333, Grenada, MS

Built 1952 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 2,400

NATCHEZ TRACE PARK

Fair

Over: BAKERS CREEK

3.7 MILES FROM I-20, Hinds, MS

Built 1967 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 1,130

REEDTOWN RD

Fair

Over: BCH OF WHITE OAK CREEK

SEC 30 T 3N R 4W B, Hinds, MS

Built 1974 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 180

SILAS BROWN

Fair

Over: PEARL RIVER

SEC_10_T 5N_R 1E, Hinds, MS

Built 1925 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 8,400

KIPLING RD

Fair

Over: PAWTICFAW CREEK

SEC 3 T 9N R16E B, Kemper, MS

Built 1985 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 220

ROSSIE SMITH

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 28 T 6N R16E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1933 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 20

BEALL ROAD

Fair

Over: NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY

4.1 MILES FROM MS ROUTE 4, Madison, MS

Built 1962 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 2,080

LAWRENCE-HAZEL RD

Fair

Over: SIVILS CREEK

SEC 9 T 6N R10E B, Newton, MS

Built 1960 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 640

BLOSSOM HILL ROAD

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF ROBINSON CK

SEC 4 T 5N R 7E B, Scott, MS

Built 1997 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 130

FDR 533

Fair

Over: SHONGELO CREEK

NO DATA ENTERED, Smith, MS

Built 1997 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 50

FAS 626 RIVERSIDE

Fair

Over: GRANICUS BAYOU

SEC 3 T15N R 8W B, Washington, MS

Built 1959 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 420

FAS618FEATHERFARM

Fair

Over: CANAL

SEC 19 T19N R 7W B, Washington, MS

Built 1957 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 160

NEPANEE ROAD

Fair

Over: SHELL LAKE CUTOFF

SEC 24 T19N R 7W B, Washington, MS

Built 1958 Load: 18.1 t ADT: 75

HEBRON ROAD

Fair

Over: HORSE CREEK

SEC 13 T 3N R 5E B, Amite, MS

Built 2021 Load: 18.2 t ADT: 80

SR 8

Fair

Over: HORSE PEN CREEK

0.4 MI E GRENADA CL, Calhoun, MS

Built 1952 Load: 18.2 t ADT: 1,600

SR 8

Fair

Over: SABOUGLA CREEK

0.7 MI E GRENADA CL, Calhoun, MS

Built 1952 Load: 18.2 t ADT: 1,600

SR 9

Fair

Over: SHUTISPEAR CREEK

3.7 MI N WEBSTER CL, Calhoun, MS

Built 1949 Load: 18.2 t ADT: 1,300

CR 137

Fair

Over: TALLABINELA CREEK

SEC 8 T12S R 5E B, Chickasaw, MS

Built 1960 Load: 18.2 t ADT: 150

CR 137

Fair

Over: TALLABINNELA CANAL

SEC 8 T12S R 5E B, Chickasaw, MS

Built 1960 Load: 18.2 t ADT: 123

SR 8

Fair

Over: BUTPUTTER CREEK

4.5 MI W CALHOUN CL, Grenada, MS

Built 1952 Load: 18.2 t ADT: 3,100

LOTT MCCARTY RD

Fair

Over: MILL CREEK

SEC 25 T 6S R16W B, Hancock, MS

Built 1961 Load: 18.2 t ADT: 85

CENTERVILLE ROAD

Fair

Over: MANTACHIE CREEK

SEC 25 T 8S R 7E B, Itawamba, MS

Built 1965 Load: 18.2 t ADT: 550

Showing 1,701-1,750 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.