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

CO RD 205

Fair

Over: SPRING CREEK

SEC 26 T21N R10E B, Webster, MS

Built 1956 Load: 26.9 t ADT: 60

PYLAND-THORN RD

Fair

Over: RELIEF

SEC 20 T13S R 2E B, Chickasaw, MS

Built 2004 Load: 27.0 t ADT: 240

US 61

Fair

Over: KENNISON CREEK

1.2 MI S WARREN CL, Claiborne, MS

Built 1992 Load: 27.0 t ADT: 2,900

SR 57

Fair

Over: STREAM

2.5 MI N US 98, Greene, MS

Built 1941 Load: 27.0 t ADT: 1,800

US 49

Fair

Over: BIG BILOXI RIVER

9.0 MI N I 10, Harrison, MS

Built 1959 Load: 27.0 t ADT: 9,500

GARY RD

Fair

Over: BCH OF BIG CREEK

SEC 15 T 4N R 1W B, Hinds, MS

Built 1986 Load: 27.0 t ADT: 1,000

I 22

Fair

Over: CHERRY TREE ROAD

2.1 MI E SR 23 S, Itawamba, MS

Built 1989 Load: 27.0 t ADT: 7,500

NORTH VETERANS

Fair

Over: MUD CREEK

SEC 28 T 9S R 6E, Lee, MS

Built 1982 Load: 27.0 t ADT: 8,365

I 55

Fair

Over: GILLS CREEK

9.5 MI N PIKE CL, Lincoln, MS

Built 1965 Load: 27.0 t ADT: 10,500

8TH ST N, AMORY

Fair

Over: BURKETTS CREEK

SEC 25 T12S R19W, Monroe, MS

Built 1985 Load: 27.0 t ADT: 102

AMERCIAN SAND & GR

Fair

Over: BRANCH

SEC 27 T 2S R15W, Pearl River, MS

Built 2005 Load: 27.0 t ADT: 60

AVON-DARLOVE ROAD

Fair

Over: FOUR MILE LAKE

SEC 13 T16N R 6W B, Washington, MS

Built 1970 Load: 27.0 t ADT: 20

SR 404

Fair

Over: BELLEFONTAINE CREEK

0.6 MI W SR 9, Webster, MS

Built 1984 Load: 27.0 t ADT: 280

AIRPORT RD,HOUSTON

Fair

Over: CHICO CREEK

SEC 5 T14S R 3E B, Chickasaw, MS

Built 1930 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 1,905

US 61

Fair

Over: BARNES CREEK

0.8 MI N JEFFERSON CL, Claiborne, MS

Built 2004 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 2,800

US 61

Fair

Over: KENNISON CREEK

1.2 MI S WARREN CL, Claiborne, MS

Built 1996 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 2,900

CO RD 132

Fair

Over: SHOTS CREEK

SEC 5 T 2N R15E, Clarke, MS

Built 1973 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 180

CO RD 511

Fair

Over: BR OF TALLABOGUE CREEK

SEC 19 T 2N R17E B, Clarke, MS

Built 1977 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 910

CO RD 511

Fair

Over: TALLABOGUE RELIEF

SEC 20 T 2N R17E B, Clarke, MS

Built 1975 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 910

CO RD 514

Fair

Over: BEAN CREEK

SEC 13 T 4N R17E B, Clarke, MS

Built 1980 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 190

SEMINARY-W'BURG RD

Fair

Over: BIG SWAMP CREEK

SEC 1 T 7N R16W B, Covington, MS

Built 1970 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 400

VESTRY ROAD

Fair

Over: LIVE STREAM

SEC 19 T 3S R 8W B, George, MS

Built 1960 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 70

ARCADIA FARM RD

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 11 T 8S R13W, Harrison, MS

Built 1975 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 1,000

JASPER CO. 35

Fair

Over: PRAIRIE CREEK

SEC 5 T10N R10W B, Jasper, MS

Built 1966 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 1,400

FRAZIER GROVE

Fair

Over: PENDERS CREEK

SEC 29 T 9N R15E, Kemper, MS

Built 1998 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 110

FAS543 KIPLING RD

Fair

Over: YAZOO CREEK

SEC 27 T10N R16E B, Kemper, MS

Built 1985 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 220

SR 25

Fair

Over: PEARL RIVER

0.1 MI N SR 13, Leake, MS

Built 1982 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 3,400

STEED RD

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 24 T 7N R 1E, Madison, MS

Built 1975 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 600

US 278

Fair

Over: TOMBIGBEE RIVER

3.5 MI W SR 25 SOUTH, Monroe, MS

Built 1996 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 6,200

OLD HIGHWAY 6

Fair

Over: SHOAF CREEK

SEC 2 T12S R 7E, Monroe, MS

Built 1969 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 1,050

CENTERHILL ROAD

Fair

Over: BROYLES CREEK

SEC 9 T15S R18W B, Monroe, MS

Built 1991 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 280

GREENFIELD ROAD

Fair

Over: BOGUE FALIAH CREEK

SEC 29 T 8N R10E B, Newton, MS

Built 1973 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 130

SR 26

Fair

Over: MOODY LAKE

1.5 MI E LA STATE LINE, Pearl River, MS

Built 1988 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 5,000

WALDO ROAD

Fair

Over: YOCONA CREEK

SEC 22 T10S R 1E, Pontotoc, MS

Built 1990 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 60

OLD RIVER RD

Fair

Over: YELLOW CREEK

SEC 16 T 9N R 7W B, Wayne, MS

Built 1972 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 110

SR 9

Fair

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

3.4 MI N SR 404, Webster, MS

Built 1949 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 1,000

VAUGHAN ROAD

Fair

Over: BURG CREEK

SEC 14 T11N R 1E B, Yazoo, MS

Built 1978 Load: 27.1 t ADT: 1,500

CR 213

Fair

Over: MISSISSIPPI CENTRAL RR

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

Built 2011 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 240

NATCHEZ TRACE PARK

Fair

Over: BLACK CREEK

5.1 MILES NORTH OF MS ROU, Attala, MS

Built 1942 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 1,140

NATCHEZ TRACE PARK

Fair

Over: COUNTY ROAD

3.7 MILES SOUTH OF MS ROU, Attala, MS

Built 1949 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 545

CO RD 23

Fair

Over: COILA CREEK

SEC 36 T18N R 2E, Carroll, MS

Built 1975 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 340

CO RD 53

Fair

Over: PELUCIA CREEK

SEC 32 T19N R 4E B, Carroll, MS

Built 1976 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 60

CR 116

Fair

Over: HOULKA CREEK

SEC 28 T13S R 3E B, Chickasaw, MS

Built 1985 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 202

WATSON-BANKSTON RD

Fair

Over: MCCURTAIN CREEK

SEC 28 T18N R 9E B, Choctaw, MS

Built 1980 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 90

CO RD 650

Fair

Over: BRUSH CREEK

SEC 25 T 2N R17E B, Clarke, MS

Built 1976 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 220

DEASON RD

Fair

Over: BAHALA CREEK

SEC 8 T 9N R 9E B, Copiah, MS

Built 1971 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 150

BEAUREGARD ROAD

Fair

Over: BAHALA CREEK

SEC 15 T 9N R 9E B, Copiah, MS

Built 1977 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 680

MALONE ROAD

Fair

Over: NOLEHOE CREEK

SEC 35 T 1S R 7W, DeSoto, MS

Built 1988 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 4,500

MARS HILL ROAD

Fair

Over: MILL CREEK

SEC 3 T 5N R12W B, Forrest, MS

Built 1980 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 590

MONROE ROAD

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF LEAF RIVER

SEC 9 T 5N R13W B, Forrest, MS

Built 1978 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 1,600

Showing 3,151-3,200 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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