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

BURT JORDAN ROAD

Fair

Over: MCGEEHEE CREEK

SEC 2 T 5N R 5E B, Franklin, MS

Built 1984 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 450

OLD KILIN RD

Fair

Over: CATAHOULA CREEK

SEC 8 T 6S R15W B, Hancock, MS

Built 1994 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 940

TEXAS FLAT ROAD

Fair

Over: TURTLESKIN CREEK

SEC 20 T 7S R16W B, Hancock, MS

Built 1994 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 3,300

FAS 104

Fair

Over: BAYOU PORTAGE

SEC 14 T 8S R13W B, Harrison, MS

Built 2004 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 4,000

NATCHEZ TRACE PARK

Fair

Over: COUNTY ROAD

6.2 MILES FROM I-20, Hinds, MS

Built 1966 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 1,130

OLD CANTON RD

Fair

Over: EUBANKS CREEK

SEC 23 T 6N R 1E, Hinds, MS

Built 1969 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 6,900

SR 7

Fair

Over: DRAINAGE CANAL

3.4 MI N US 49W, Humphreys, MS

Built 1949 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 1,100

GRACE ROAD

Fair

Over: STEELE BAYOU

SEC 22 T13N R 8W B, Issaquena, MS

Built 1969 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 220

I 22

Fair

Over: NITA LAKE/LICK SKILLET

15.6 MI E LEE CL, Itawamba, MS

Built 1989 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 8,500

JOHN RANKIN HWY.

Fair

Over: MUD CREEK

SEC 18 T 8S R 9E B, Itawamba, MS

Built 1984 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 1,211

HORN'S CROSSING RD

Fair

Over: BULL MOUNTAIN CREEK

SEC 25 T10S R 9E B, Itawamba, MS

Built 1978 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 50

OLD HWY 15

Fair

Over: RELIEF FOR BOGUEHOMA CK

SEC 23 T 7N R11W B, Jones, MS

Built 1984 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 300

FLORENCE CHURCH RD

Fair

Over: DRY CREEK

SEC 33 T10N R10W B, Jones, MS

Built 1982 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 1,700

SR 315

Fair

Over: SARTER CREEK

1.7 MI E YALOBUSHA CL, Lafayette, MS

Built 1959 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 780

CO.ROAD 102

Fair

Over: 846 OVER BERRY CREEK

SEC 1 T 8S R 4W B, Lafayette, MS

Built 1993 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 2,350

CO.ROAD 337

Fair

Over: OLD YOCONA RIVER

SEC 36 T 9S R 4W B, Lafayette, MS

Built 1979 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 300

CO.ROAD 445

Fair

Over: POTLOCKNEY CREEK

SEC 23 T10S R 2W B, Lafayette, MS

Built 1977 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 300

CO.ROAD 387

Fair

Over: 844 OVER RELIEF OPENING

SEC 8 T10S R 4W B, Lafayette, MS

Built 1971 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 930

NATCHEZ TRACE PARK

Fair

Over: COUNTY ROAD

4.2 MILES NORTH OF MS ROU, Lee, MS

Built 1977 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 1,080

NATCHEZ TRACE PARK

Fair

Over: COUNTY ROAD

6.1 MILES SOUTH OF MS ROU, Lee, MS

Built 1977 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 1,080

EAST LINCOLN RD SE

Fair

Over: PERCH CREEK

SEC 13 T 6N R 9E B, Lincoln, MS

Built 1990 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 400

NATCHEZ TRACE PARK

Fair

Over: MS ROUTE 43

7.22 MILES FROM CYPRESS S, Madison, MS

Built 1968 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 2,500

ROBINSON SPRINGSRD

Fair

Over: LIME CREEK

SEC 36 T 8N R 1W B, Madison, MS

Built 1979 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 150

STUMP BRIDGE RD

Fair

Over: RELIEF DOAK CK

SEC 7 T10N R 4E B, Madison, MS

Built 1981 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 330

OLD HWY 35 N

Fair

Over: JONES CREEK

SEC 29 T 4N R18W B, Marion, MS

Built 1977 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 1,500

CLEAR CREEK ROAD

Fair

Over: EARLY GROVE CREEK

SEC 12 T 2S R 2W B, Marshall, MS

Built 1976 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 620

MT ZION RD

Fair

Over: LITTLE COLDWATER CREEK

SEC 11 T 2S R 4W B, Marshall, MS

Built 1981 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 120

RED BANKS RD.S

Fair

Over: RED BANKS CREEK

SEC 13 T 3S R 4W B, Marshall, MS

Built 1972 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 700

POTTS CAMP ROAD

Fair

Over: TIPPAH RIVER

SEC 19 T 5S R 1W B, Marshall, MS

Built 1970 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 450

TIPPAH RIVER ROAD

Fair

Over: TIPPAH RIVER

SEC 31 T 5S R 1W, Marshall, MS

Built 1975 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 80

COUNTY ROAD 347

Fair

Over: COONSHUCK CREEK

SEC 31 T10N R12E B, Neshoba, MS

Built 1981 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 120

COUNTY ROAD 614

Fair

Over: OCOBLA CREEK

SEC 4 T11N R12E B, Neshoba, MS

Built 1979 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 120

MARTY STUART DRIVE

Fair

Over: JOFUSKA CREEK

SEC 30 T12N R11E B, Neshoba, MS

Built 1974 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 150

COUNTY ROAD 123

Fair

Over: LUNELUAH BRANCH

SEC 18 T10N R10E, Neshoba, MS

Built 2009 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 100

LITTLE ROCK DEC RD

Fair

Over: OKAHATTA CREEK

SEC 17 T 7N R12E B, Newton, MS

Built 1991 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 2,000

COMPRESS ROAD

Fair

Over: NELSON CREEK

SEC 25 T 6S R 7W B, Panola, MS

Built 1973 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 400

COMPRESS ROAD

Fair

Over: WILBORN CREEK

SEC 26 T 6S R 7W B, Panola, MS

Built 1973 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 400

JOHN AMACKER RD

Fair

Over: LONG BRANCH

SEC 14 T 3S R17W B, Pearl River, MS

Built 1993 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 550

HENLEYFIELD-MCNEIL

Fair

Over: LONG BRANCH

SEC 24 T 4S R18W B, Pearl River, MS

Built 1982 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 1,300

WALKIAH BLUFF ROAD

Fair

Over: LOTTS CREEK

SEC 36 T 5S R18W B, Pearl River, MS

Built 2009 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 1,250

M. L. KING DR EXT.

Fair

Over: CLEAR CREEK

SEC 36 T 4N R 7E B, Pike, MS

Built 1989 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 750

RIVER ROAD SOUTH

Fair

Over: NO NAME CREEK

SEC 25 T 4N R 8E B, Pike, MS

Built 1988 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 590

VALLEY ROAD

Fair

Over: DRY CREEK

SEC 13 T10S R 4E B, Pontotoc, MS

Built 1972 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 1,900

MILLS ROAD

Fair

Over: OLD COLDWATER RIVER

SEC 25 T29N R 2W B, Quitman, MS

Built 1977 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 60

SR 35

Fair

Over: KCS RR

0.2 MI S US 80, Scott, MS

Built 1948 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 9,000

HILLSBORO LUDLOWRD

Fair

Over: BIBALUCTA CREEK

SEC 17 T 8N R 7E B, Scott, MS

Built 1978 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 450

PEARIDGE ROAD

Fair

Over: SHOCKALOO CREEK

SEC 4 T 8N R 8E B, Scott, MS

Built 1984 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 100

SUNFLOWER RIVER RD

Fair

Over: JAYNES BAYOU

SEC 11 T13N R 6W B, Sharkey, MS

Built 1972 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 120

DWYER ROAD

Fair

Over: DRAINAGE CANAL

SEC 20 T20N R 3W, Sunflower, MS

Built 1940 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 30

HOLLAND TILLATOBO

Fair

Over: S FORK TILLATOBA CREEK

SEC 11 T24N R 3E, Tallahatchie, MS

Built 1980 Load: 27.2 t ADT: 40

Showing 3,201-3,250 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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