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 33

Fair

Over: SLOUGH

5.4 MI N WILKINSON CL, Franklin, MS

Built 1950 Load: 22.4 t ADT: 700

BARTON AGRICOLA RD

Fair

Over: BIG CEDAR CREEK

SEC 27 T 3S R 6W B, George, MS

Built 1995 Load: 22.4 t ADT: 980

I 55

Fair

Over: CANTON MART ROAD

0.7 MI N NORTHSIDE DR, Hinds, MS

Built 1987 Load: 22.4 t ADT: 49,000

I 55

Fair

Over: CANTON MART ROAD

0.7 MI N NORTHSIDE DR, Hinds, MS

Built 1987 Load: 22.4 t ADT: 49,000

US 49E

Fair

Over: RELIEF

1.6 MI N YAZOO CL, Holmes, MS

Built 1970 Load: 22.4 t ADT: 2,300

KILBY LAKE ROAD

Fair

Over: WEST DITCH LAC

SEC 26 T14N R 3W, Humphreys, MS

Built 1961 Load: 22.4 t ADT: 60

JASPER CO. 12

Fair

Over: ETEHOMO CREEK

SEC 20 T 1N R10E B, Jasper, MS

Built 1966 Load: 22.4 t ADT: 300

FE SELLERS MEM HWY

Fair

Over: HALLS CREEK

SEC 32 T 7N R11E B, Lawrence, MS

Built 1950 Load: 22.4 t ADT: 2,400

SR 16

Fair

Over: PEARL RIVER

12.9 MI E SR 35, Leake, MS

Built 1968 Load: 22.4 t ADT: 4,700

RUSSELL LN NW

Fair

Over: TRIBUTARY BEAVER CREEK

SEC 25 T 7N R 6E, Lincoln, MS

Built 1999 Load: 22.4 t ADT: 120

OLD HWY 45/UTILITY

Fair

Over: TOMBIGBEE RELIEF

SEC 36 T14S R 7E, Monroe, MS

Built 1950 Load: 22.4 t ADT: 13

DARROCOTT ROAD

Fair

Over: JAMES CRK

SEC 11 T15S R 7E B, Monroe, MS

Built 1960 Load: 22.4 t ADT: 1,282

SR 12

Fair

Over: CYPRESS CREEK

6.5 MI E CHOCTAW CL, Oktibbeha, MS

Built 1949 Load: 22.4 t ADT: 3,900

SR 12

Fair

Over: BIG CREEK

8.1 MI E CHOCTAW CL, Oktibbeha, MS

Built 1949 Load: 22.4 t ADT: 3,900

PIKE ROAD 93 N

Fair

Over: BOGUE CHITTO RIVER

SEC 21 T 3N R 9E B, Pike, MS

Built 1963 Load: 22.4 t ADT: 410

HENRY RD

Fair

Over: C OF E CANAL

SEC 34 T29N R 2W B, Quitman, MS

Built 1963 Load: 22.4 t ADT: 40

BUTCH WILSON RD

Fair

Over: DITCH

SEC 18 T16N R 7W, Washington, MS

Built 1991 Load: 22.4 t ADT: 50

PETES DUMP ROAD

Fair

Over: BAYOU

SEC 30 T19N R 7W, Washington, MS

Built 1995 Load: 22.4 t ADT: 50

KINGSTON RD

Fair

Over: SECOND CREEK

SEC 37 T 6N R 2W, Adams, MS

Built 1965 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 1,630

SR 8

Fair

Over: SAND CREEK

3.1 MI E NATCHEZ TRACE, Chickasaw, MS

Built 1940 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 2,100

CO RD 511

Fair

Over: TALLABOGUE CREEK

SEC 19 T 2N R17E B, Clarke, MS

Built 1968 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 910

BARTON FERRY ROAD

Fair

Over: TOWN CREEK

SEC 34 T16S R 7E B, Clay, MS

Built 1965 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 80

SEDGEWICK DR

Fair

Over: PURPLE CR

SEC 8 T 6N R 2E, Hinds, MS

Built 1965 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 2,300

S. BELZONI

Fair

Over: JACKSON BAYOU

SEC 3 T16N R 4W B, Humphreys, MS

Built 1925 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 1,500

JASPER CO. 29

Fair

Over: BCH OF E TALLAHALA CK

SEC 15 T 3N R11E B, Jasper, MS

Built 1964 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 100

HOOPER ST

Fair

Over: GALLAGHER CREEK

SEC 13 T 6N R15E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1970 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 660

8TH STREET

Fair

Over: GALLAGHER CREEK

SEC 13 T 6N R15E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1950 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 18,720

OLD HWY 80

Fair

Over: BURWELL CREEK

SEC 21 T 6N R15E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1915 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 2,000

OLD HWY 80

Fair

Over: BRANCH

SEC 22 T 6N R15E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1915 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 520

DALE DR. / HWY 45

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 4 T 6N R16E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1938 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 8,300

10TH AVE

Fair

Over: ROBBINS BRANCH

SEC 8 T 6N R16E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1960 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 3,500

20TH ST

Fair

Over: BRANCH

SEC 8 T 6N R16E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1970 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 320

19TH ST

Fair

Over: BRANCH

SEC 8 T 6N R16E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1960 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 2,500

B ST. (OLD HWY 80)

Fair

Over: BRANCH

SEC 17 T 6N R16E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1930 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 3,800

C ST @11TH AVE

Fair

Over: BRANCH

SEC 17 T 6N R16E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1920 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 50

11TH AVE & C ST

Fair

Over: BRANCH

SEC 17 T 6N R16E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1921 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 250

FRONT ST EXT

Fair

Over: MAGNOLIA CK

SEC 17 T 6N R16E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1940 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 7,100

OLD HWY 19 SE

Fair

Over: COKER BRANCH

SEC 28 T 6N R17E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1930 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 700

MOSLEY CROSSING RD

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 14 T 7N R14E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1936 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 440

RABBIT ROAD

Fair

Over: HORSE CREEK

SEC 20 T 8N R17E B, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1965 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 530

BETHLEHEM ROAD

Fair

Over: OVER LITTLE SPRING

SEC 18 T 5S R 2W B, Marshall, MS

Built 1970 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 240

AIR BASE RD

Fair

Over: SHUQUALAK CREEK

SEC 17 T13N R17E, Noxubee, MS

Built 1969 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 150

AIR BASE RD

Fair

Over: SHUQUALAK CK

SEC 20 T13N R17E, Noxubee, MS

Built 1969 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 150

RICHARDS RD

Fair

Over: HASHAGUA CREEK

SEC 15 T14N R15E, Noxubee, MS

Built 1997 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 40

PERKINS RD

Fair

Over: DRY CREEK

SEC 21 T14N R17E, Noxubee, MS

Built 1928 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 30

PERKINS RD

Fair

Over: DRY CREEK RELIEF

SEC 21 T14N R17E, Noxubee, MS

Built 1928 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 100

PRAIRIE POINT RD

Fair

Over: PLUM CREEK RELIEF

SEC 24 T15N R17E B, Noxubee, MS

Built 1966 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 1,200

CARTER RD

Fair

Over: WOLF CREEK

SEC 32 T15N R15E, Noxubee, MS

Built 2011 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 35

RAILROAD SPUR ROAD

Fair

Over: BCH OF CATALPA CREEK

SEC 23 T18N R15E B, Oktibbeha, MS

Built 1935 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 100

COUNTY ROAD 7450

Fair

Over: TWENTYMILE CREEK

SEC 2 T 6S R 6E B, Prentiss, MS

Built 1968 Load: 22.5 t ADT: 300

Showing 2,301-2,350 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.