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

K.C. RD

Fair

Over: MISSISSIPPI CENTRAL RR

SEC 17 T 2S R 8E, Alcorn, MS

Built 2012 Load: 26.7 t ADT: 1,200

CR 259

Fair

Over: YODA CREEK

SEC 23 T12S R 2W B, Calhoun, MS

Built 1971 Load: 26.7 t ADT: 100

SR 547

Fair

Over: BAKERS CREEK

2.1 MI S US 61, Claiborne, MS

Built 1980 Load: 26.7 t ADT: 2,500

SR 322

Fair

Over: STREAM

1.3 MI E US 49, Coahoma, MS

Built 1985 Load: 26.7 t ADT: 730

SR 322

Fair

Over: STREAM

3.4 MI E US 49, Coahoma, MS

Built 1985 Load: 26.7 t ADT: 730

MAMIE STREET

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF GORDONS CREEK

SEC 8 T 4N R13W, Forrest, MS

Built 1956 Load: 26.7 t ADT: 1,400

SR 178

Fair

Over: WOLF CREEK

0.1 MI E PONTOTOC CL, Lee, MS

Built 1936 Load: 26.7 t ADT: 3,000

COUNTY ROAD 248

Fair

Over: FULTON CANAL

SEC 1 T 9N R11E B, Neshoba, MS

Built 1972 Load: 26.7 t ADT: 320

COUNTY ROAD 177

Fair

Over: BIBALUCTA CREEK

SEC 6 T12N R10E, Neshoba, MS

Built 1998 Load: 26.7 t ADT: 60

SR 322

Fair

Over: RELIEF OPENING

2.0 MI E QUITMAN CL, Panola, MS

Built 1970 Load: 26.7 t ADT: 800

SR 30

Fair

Over: STREAM

10.3 MI E LAFAYETTE CL, Union, MS

Built 1948 Load: 26.7 t ADT: 5,000

US 61

Fair

Over: PACES BAYOU

10.4 MI N CLAIBORNE CL, Warren, MS

Built 1986 Load: 26.7 t ADT: 4,250

US 61

Fair

Over: PACES BAYOU

10.4 MI N CLAIBORNE CL, Warren, MS

Built 1986 Load: 26.7 t ADT: 4,250

SR 404

Fair

Over: CREEK

6.1 MI W SR 9, Webster, MS

Built 1949 Load: 26.7 t ADT: 280

TRIB TO DYE BRANCH

Fair

Over: MT ZION ROAD

SEC 18 T 2N R 2W B, Copiah, MS

Built 2020 Load: 26.8 t ADT: 1,500

I 55

Fair

Over: BIG CREEK

4.6 MI N TERRY INTCH, Hinds, MS

Built 1992 Load: 26.8 t ADT: 17,000

SR 178

Fair

Over: RELIEF

6.3 MI E LEE CL, Itawamba, MS

Built 1931 Load: 26.8 t ADT: 200

I 10

Fair

Over: OLD FORT BAYOU

0.3 MI W SR 57, Jackson, MS

Built 1970 Load: 26.8 t ADT: 31,500

SR 590

Fair

Over: LEAF RIVER

5.1 MI E COVINGTON CL, Jones, MS

Built 1965 Load: 26.8 t ADT: 1,300

MOSELLE-SEMINRY RD

Fair

Over: LEAF RIVER

SEC 33 T 7N R13W B, Jones, MS

Built 1970 Load: 26.8 t ADT: 1,805

SR 334

Fair

Over: AGRICULTURAL UP STREAM

9.0 MI SE SR 6, Lafayette, MS

Built 1927 Load: 26.8 t ADT: 780

OLD 8TH STREET RD

Fair

Over: OKATIBBEE CREEK

SEC 15 T 6N R15E B, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1991 Load: 26.8 t ADT: 2,700

US 82

Fair

Over: STOKES JUNCTION ROAD

0.7 MI W ALA ST LINE, Lowndes, MS

Built 1989 Load: 26.8 t ADT: 4,100

GLADHURST ROAD

Fair

Over: BALA CHITTO CREEK

SEC 15 T 1N R 8E, Pike, MS

Built 1998 Load: 26.8 t ADT: 80

MARTIN ROAD

Fair

Over: TANGIPAHOA RIVER

SEC 17 T 3N R 7E, Pike, MS

Built 1995 Load: 26.8 t ADT: 155

SR 43

Fair

Over: WESTVILLE CREEK

0.4 MI N SR 28, Simpson, MS

Built 1963 Load: 26.8 t ADT: 1,600

SR 149

Fair

Over: DABBS CREEK

4.2 MI N SR 13, Simpson, MS

Built 1935 Load: 26.8 t ADT: 680

EATON ST.

Fair

Over: DITCH

SEC 16 T10N R14W, Smith, MS

Built 1978 Load: 26.8 t ADT: 450

COUNTY ROAD 163

Fair

Over: HATCHIE RIVER

SEC 7 T 6S R 5E, Union, MS

Built 1993 Load: 26.8 t ADT: 40

FAS624 AVONDARLOVE

Fair

Over: CANAL

SEC 28 T16N R 7W B, Washington, MS

Built 1968 Load: 26.8 t ADT: 70

MARTA PLANTATION

Fair

Over: DRAINAGE DITCH NO 29

SEC 9 T17N R 6W, Washington, MS

Built 1971 Load: 26.8 t ADT: 50

CHISHOLM ROAD

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF BEE BAYOU

SEC 30 T20N R 7W, Bolivar, MS

Built 1996 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 5

HOWARD ROAD

Fair

Over: BEAR PEN CANAL

SEC 11 T21N R 6W, Bolivar, MS

Built 1993 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 40

CO RD 440

Fair

Over: BR OF TALLABOGUE CREEK

SEC 35 T 3N R16E B, Clarke, MS

Built 1978 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 280

BARNES ROAD

Fair

Over: BRUSHY CREEK

SEC 20 T 2N R 1W B, Copiah, MS

Built 1980 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 350

OLD HIGHWAY 49

Fair

Over: SOUTH BLACK CREEK RELIEF

SEC 15 T 1N R12W B, Forrest, MS

Built 1981 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 600

OLD HIGHWAY 49

Fair

Over: NORTH BLACK CREEK RELIEF

SEC 15 T 1N R12W B, Forrest, MS

Built 1981 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 550

E NAT G. TROUTT RD

Fair

Over: BOGUE CREEK

SEC 14 T21N R 5E B, Grenada, MS

Built 1969 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 460

FAS 1144

Fair

Over: BILOXI RIVER

SEC 25 T 6S R11W B, Harrison, MS

Built 1983 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 4,150

I 55

Fair

Over: PEARL RIVER CHANNEL

1.2 MI N JCT I 55 I 20, Hinds, MS

Built 1967 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 55,000

REEDTOWN RD

Fair

Over: BCH WHITE OAK CREEK

SEC 20 T 3N R 4W B, Hinds, MS

Built 1971 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 370

CANEY CHURCH ROAD

Fair

Over: LOWER LITTLE RIVER

SEC 4 T 2N R16W B, Lamar, MS

Built 1967 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 190

COUNTY ROAD 832

Fair

Over: HURRICANE CREEK

SEC 12 T12N R11E B, Neshoba, MS

Built 1981 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 280

WEST ROAD

Fair

Over: LOWER QUIVER RIVER

SEC 9 T24N R 2W B, Tallahatchie, MS

Built 1998 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 280

SR 30

Fair

Over: TALLAHATCHIE RIVER

1.5 MI E LAFAYETTE CL, Union, MS

Built 1977 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 2,400

CLARA-BUCATUNNA RD

Fair

Over: DRY CREEK

SEC 14 T 7N R 7W B, Wayne, MS

Built 1982 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 270

CAMP EIGHT RD

Fair

Over: OKIE BRANCH

SEC 35 T 7N R 8W B, Wayne, MS

Built 1981 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 600

HORACE ODOM RD

Fair

Over: LITTLE RED CREEK

SEC 2 T 8N R 5W B, Wayne, MS

Built 1990 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 500

STRGFD-COOLEY RD

Fair

Over: THOMPSON CREEK RELIEF

SEC 34 T 8N R 9W B, Wayne, MS

Built 1990 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 330

CO RD 251

Fair

Over: HORSEPEN CREEK

SEC 28 T21N R 8E B, Webster, MS

Built 1983 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 240

Showing 3,101-3,150 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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