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

JASPER CO. 1559

Fair

Over: BCH OF TALLAHOMO CK

SEC 30 T 4N R11E, Jasper, MS

Built 1982 Load: 24.2 t ADT: 30

US 61

Fair

Over: NORTH FORK COLES CREEK

4.1 MI S SR 552, Jefferson, MS

Built 2007 Load: 24.2 t ADT: 3,100

US 61

Fair

Over: NORTH FORK COLES CREEK

4.1 MI S SR 552, Jefferson, MS

Built 2004 Load: 24.2 t ADT: 3,100

HEBREW-CENTERVILLE

Fair

Over: LITTLE CREEK

SEC 18 T 8N R13W, Jones, MS

Built 1974 Load: 24.2 t ADT: 160

11TH AVE

Fair

Over: BRANCH

SEC 8 T 6N R16E, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1965 Load: 24.2 t ADT: 250

SR 8

Fair

Over: STREAM

3.9 MI E CHICKASAW CL, Monroe, MS

Built 1947 Load: 24.2 t ADT: 1,100

SR 8

Fair

Over: STREAM

1.6 MI W US 45, Monroe, MS

Built 1947 Load: 24.2 t ADT: 980

SR 30

Fair

Over: BIG BROWN CREEK

3.8 MI E SR 4, Prentiss, MS

Built 1953 Load: 24.2 t ADT: 3,400

SR 3

Fair

Over: LITTLE OPOSSUM BAYOU

3.0 MI N TALLAHATCHIE CL, Quitman, MS

Built 1947 Load: 24.2 t ADT: 880

SR 454

Fair

Over: CREEK

2.2 MI W SR 1, Washington, MS

Built 1936 Load: 24.2 t ADT: 4,300

WOULARD BEND RI RD

Fair

Over: BR OF CHICKASAWHAY RIVER

SEC 31 T 6N R 5W B, Wayne, MS

Built 1973 Load: 24.2 t ADT: 350

SUGAR HILL RD

Fair

Over: MILL CREEK

SEC 26 T10N R 9W B, Wayne, MS

Built 1977 Load: 24.2 t ADT: 120

US 49E

Fair

Over: PINEY CREEK

1.6 MI N US 49W, Yazoo, MS

Built 1984 Load: 24.2 t ADT: 2,300

LOWER WOODVILLE RD

Fair

Over: BR OF SECOND CREEK

SEC 10 T 5N R 3W B, Adams, MS

Built 1940 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 50

LOWER WOODVILLE RD

Fair

Over: BR OF SECOND CREEK

SEC 10 T 5N R 3W B, Adams, MS

Built 1940 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 50

SR 14

Fair

Over: DITCH

12.1 MI E SR 35, Attala, MS

Built 1953 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 770

LEFLORE AVE

Fair

Over: JONES BAYOU

SEC 21 T22N R 5W, Bolivar, MS

Built 1959 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 3,100

CR 306

Fair

Over: GAINES CREEK

SEC 27 T23N R 8E B, Calhoun, MS

Built 1936 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 50

SR 18

Fair

Over: CREEK BRANCH

1.4 MI E SR 548, Claiborne, MS

Built 1952 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 1,500

US 11

Fair

Over: STREAM

1.1 MI S JONES CL, Forrest, MS

Built 1931 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 5,100

MAIN STREET

Fair

Over: GORDONS CREEK

SEC 10 T 4N R13W, Forrest, MS

Built 1940 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 5,300

JAMES STREET

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF BURKETTS CREEK

SEC 15 T 4N R13W, Forrest, MS

Built 1950 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 3,500

MILTON BARNES AVE

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF BURKETTS CREEK

SEC 15 T 4N R13W, Forrest, MS

Built 1984 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 1

ADELINE STREET

Fair

Over: GORDONS CREEK

SEC 16 T 4N R13W, Forrest, MS

Built 1956 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 2,200

US 51

Fair

Over: BATUPAN BOGUE TRIB

1.5 MI N MONTGOMERY CL, Grenada, MS

Built 1934 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 5,100

US 51

Fair

Over: BATUPAN BOGUE TRIB

2.1 MI N MONTGOMERY CL, Grenada, MS

Built 1934 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 5,100

US 51

Fair

Over: BATUPAN BOGUE TRIB

2.8 MI N MONTGOMERY CL, Grenada, MS

Built 1934 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 5,100

JASPER CO. 21

Fair

Over: TALLAHOMA CREEK

SEC 2 T10N R12W B, Jasper, MS

Built 1985 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 250

RICE ROAD

Fair

Over: BRASHEAR CREEK

SEC 28 T 7N R 2E, Madison, MS

Built 1967 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 2,000

MILL POND ROAD

Fair

Over: SAND FLATS CREEK

SEC 28 T 1S R 2W, Marshall, MS

Built 1991 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 80

LEE CREEK ROAD

Fair

Over: LEE CREEK

SEC 35 T 1S R 4W, Marshall, MS

Built 1991 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 80

COX ROAD EAST

Fair

Over: LEE CREEK

SEC 3 T 2S R 4W, Marshall, MS

Built 1987 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 150

WHITTEN ROAD

Fair

Over: DAWSON CREEK

SEC 15 T 3S R 3W, Marshall, MS

Built 2007 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 55

STONEWALL ROAD

Fair

Over: STICKY CREEK

SEC 3 T 3S R 5W B, Marshall, MS

Built 1987 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 400

SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 23 T 2S R 5W, Marshall, MS

Built 2013 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 60

COUNTY ROAD 414

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF BEASHA CREEK

SEC 18 T10N R11E, Neshoba, MS

Built 1997 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 50

BUGGS FERRY RD

Fair

Over: BOGUE CHITTO CREEK

SEC 2 T15N R18E, Noxubee, MS

Built 1977 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 50

LYNN CREEK RD

Fair

Over: NOXUBEE RIVER RELIEF

SEC 19 T16N R16E B, Noxubee, MS

Built 1971 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 130

LYNN CREEK RD

Fair

Over: NOXUBEE RIVER RELIEF

SEC 20 T16N R16E B, Noxubee, MS

Built 1971 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 180

SILVER RIDGE CREEK

Fair

Over: DRY CREEK

SEC 21 T17N R13E B, Oktibbeha, MS

Built 1986 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 100

STURGIS WEST POINT

Fair

Over: TRIM CANE CREEK

SEC 2 T18N R12E B, Oktibbeha, MS

Built 1986 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 50

SANDPIPER ROAD

Fair

Over: JOSEY CREEK

SEC 5 T18N R14E, Oktibbeha, MS

Built 1985 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 200

SR 48

Fair

Over: MINNEHAHA CREEK

0.2 MI W US 51, Pike, MS

Built 1952 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 5,800

NORTHSHORE PRKWY.

Fair

Over: SPRING BRANCH

SEC 3 T 6N R 3E B, Rankin, MS

Built 1964 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 7,500

EAST MCHENRY RD

Fair

Over: BIGFOOT CREEK

SEC 15 T 4S R10W B, Stone, MS

Built 2000 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 150

SR 442

Fair

Over: JONES BAYOU

5.6 MI W US 49W, Sunflower, MS

Built 1958 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 390

COUNTY ROAD 46

Fair

Over: DRAINAGE CANAL

SEC 35 T 7S R 1E B, Union, MS

Built 1963 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 1,100

US 82

Fair

Over: CANAL NO 9

0.9 MI E SR 1, Washington, MS

Built 1954 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 18,000

BUCATNA-CHICORA RD

Fair

Over: BR OF CHICKASAWHAY RIVER

SEC 30 T 7N R 5W B, Wayne, MS

Built 1973 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 400

SPRINGHILL CHRH RD

Fair

Over: BOGUE FLOWER CREEK

SEC 20 T10N R 8W, Wayne, MS

Built 1976 Load: 24.3 t ADT: 30

Showing 2,601-2,650 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.