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

US 98

Fair

Over: CHICKASAWHAY RIVER

2.3 MI N GEORGE CL, Greene, MS

Built 1992 Load: 28.8 t ADT: 4,400

JERNIGAN RD

Fair

Over: WOOTON CREEK

SEC 33 T 2N R 6W B, Greene, MS

Built 1985 Load: 28.8 t ADT: 100

BATTLE ROAD

Fair

Over: DAVIS CREEK

SEC 6 T 5N R 5W, Greene, MS

Built 1995 Load: 28.8 t ADT: 100

PALMER CREEK ROAD

Fair

Over: PALMER CREEK

SEC 34 T 5S R11W B, Harrison, MS

Built 1991 Load: 28.8 t ADT: 1,000

OAKLEY PALESTINE

Fair

Over: TALLAHALA CREEK

SEC 16 T 4N R 2W B, Hinds, MS

Built 1973 Load: 28.8 t ADT: 220

SR 503

Fair

Over: SOUINLOVEY CREEK

1.2 MI S SR 504, Jasper, MS

Built 2001 Load: 28.8 t ADT: 640

SR 503

Fair

Over: STREAM

0.9 MI S SR 504, Jasper, MS

Built 2001 Load: 28.8 t ADT: 640

VICTORIA ROAD S.

Fair

Over: RED BANKS CREEK

SEC 21 T 3S R 4W B, Marshall, MS

Built 1995 Load: 28.8 t ADT: 350

CHAPEL HILL ROAD

Fair

Over: OKAHATTA CREEK

SEC 20 T 7N R12E B, Newton, MS

Built 1985 Load: 28.8 t ADT: 1,200

I 22

Fair

Over: LITTLE MUD CREEK

7.0 MI E BENTON CL, Union, MS

Built 1992 Load: 28.8 t ADT: 12,000

FAS624 AVONDARLOVE

Fair

Over: CANAL

SEC 19 T16N R 7W B, Washington, MS

Built 1966 Load: 28.8 t ADT: 120

EAST RIDGE DRIVE

Fair

Over: TOWN CREEK

SEC 27 T15N R12E, Winston, MS

Built 1991 Load: 28.8 t ADT: 420

CO RD 212

Fair

Over: DEW BRANCH

SEC 24 T25N R 6E B, Yalobusha, MS

Built 2000 Load: 28.8 t ADT: 150

RIVER ROAD

Fair

Over: CHICKASAWHAY RIVER

SEC 1 T 3N R14E B, Clarke, MS

Built 1980 Load: 28.9 t ADT: 1,368

SR 25

Fair

Over: PEARL RIVER RELIEF

0.4 MI N SR 13, Leake, MS

Built 1982 Load: 28.9 t ADT: 3,400

US 278

Fair

Over: WEAVER CREEK

3.5 MI E SR 25 NORTH, Monroe, MS

Built 1997 Load: 28.9 t ADT: 3,200

CR 452

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 14 T10N R12E B, Neshoba, MS

Built 2005 Load: 28.9 t ADT: 50

SR 362

Fair

Over: OSBORNE CREEK

0.7 MI E SR 145, Prentiss, MS

Built 1961 Load: 28.9 t ADT: 890

US 72

Fair

Over: TENN TOM WATERWAY

4.0 MI E ALCORN CL, Tishomingo, MS

Built 1980 Load: 28.9 t ADT: 6,500

US 72

Fair

Over: TENN TOM WATERWAY

4.0 MI E ALCORN CL, Tishomingo, MS

Built 1980 Load: 28.9 t ADT: 6,500

DOGWOOD ROAD

Fair

Over: WRIGHTS CREEK

SEC 6 T13N R 3E B, Warren, MS

Built 1978 Load: 28.9 t ADT: 50

SR 7

Fair

Over: ABANDONED RR

1.4 MI N SR 315, Yalobusha, MS

Built 1971 Load: 28.9 t ADT: 5,000

NATCHEZ TRACE PARK

Fair

Over: U.S. ROUTE 61

11.8 MILES SOUTH OF MS RO, Adams, MS

Built 1987 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 266

NATCHEZ TRACE PARK

Fair

Over: CHICO CREEK

1.4 MILES SOUTH OF MS ROU, Chickasaw, MS

Built 1960 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 920

BARKLEY ROAD

Fair

Over: GILLIS CREEK

SEC 26 T 4N R13W, Forrest, MS

Built 1975 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 640

TORRIES ROAD

Fair

Over: EAST HONEY BRANCH

SEC 24 T 5S R12W, Harrison, MS

Built 1972 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 300

FAS 1138 WHITE PLA

Fair

Over: TUXACHANIE BRANCH

SEC 1 T 6S R10W B, Harrison, MS

Built 1957 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 700

HEWES AVENUE

Fair

Over: COFFEE CREEK

SEC 35 T 7S R11W, Harrison, MS

Built 1982 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 6,000

28TH STREET

Fair

Over: CANAL NO. 2

SEC 2 T 8S R12W B, Harrison, MS

Built 1976 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 7,500

COMMISSION ROAD

Fair

Over: CANAL NO 1

SEC 12 T 8S R12W, Harrison, MS

Built 1971 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 4,000

ROSE HILL ROAD

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF SILVER CREEK

SEC 27 T 7N R20W B, Lawrence, MS

Built 1993 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 150

CR 301

Fair

Over: PRESSLEY BRANCH

SEC 10 T 2S R 3E B, Tippah, MS

Built 1989 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 536

E LAKE WASHINGTON

Fair

Over: CANAL

SEC 32 T15N R 8W B, Washington, MS

Built 2000 Load: 29.0 t ADT: 150

GIBSON SWAMP ROAD

Fair

Over: BOYKIN BAYOU

SEC 2 T23N R 8W B, Bolivar, MS

Built 1975 Load: 29.1 t ADT: 80

PUMPING STATION RD

Fair

Over: BIG CREEK

SEC 15 T 1N R13W B, Forrest, MS

Built 1972 Load: 29.1 t ADT: 240

COUNTRY CLUB RD.

Fair

Over: BROWN CREEK

SEC 17 T22N R 5E, Grenada, MS

Built 1977 Load: 29.1 t ADT: 3,300

MAHONEY ROAD

Fair

Over: DELISLE BAYOU

SEC 39 T 7S R13W, Harrison, MS

Built 1967 Load: 29.1 t ADT: 150

BAYVIEW AVENUE

Fair

Over: KEEGAN BAYOU

SEC 37 T 7S R 9W, Harrison, MS

Built 1989 Load: 29.1 t ADT: 12,000

FRANKLIN ROAD

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF BOX CREEK

SEC 7 T13N R 4E B, Holmes, MS

Built 1969 Load: 29.1 t ADT: 150

SR 328

Fair

Over: STREAM

9.1 MI E SR 315, Lafayette, MS

Built 1993 Load: 29.1 t ADT: 520

SR 334

Fair

Over: STREAM

8.7 MI SE SR 6, Lafayette, MS

Built 1986 Load: 29.1 t ADT: 780

SR 334

Fair

Over: KETTLE CREEK

1.3 MI E SR 331, Lafayette, MS

Built 1986 Load: 29.1 t ADT: 270

SR 334

Fair

Over: SHILO CREEK

5.1 MI E SR 331, Lafayette, MS

Built 1986 Load: 29.1 t ADT: 270

COLLINSVILLE RD

Fair

Over: SUQUALENA CREEK

SEC 3 T 7N R14E B, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1965 Load: 29.1 t ADT: 600

CO RD 523

Fair

Over: GIN BAYOU

SEC_11_T19N_R 2W B, Leflore, MS

Built 1955 Load: 29.1 t ADT: 980

WILKENS RD

Fair

Over: LITTLE SPRING CREEK

SEC 13 T 5S R 3W B, Marshall, MS

Built 1997 Load: 29.1 t ADT: 90

SAWMILL ROAD

Fair

Over: LITTLE ROCK CREEK

SEC 31 T 8N R13E, Newton, MS

Built 2005 Load: 29.1 t ADT: 50

MOORMAN ROAD

Fair

Over: TRIBUTARY OF SKUNA

SEC 26 T10S R 2E, Pontotoc, MS

Built 2001 Load: 29.1 t ADT: 260

SR 365

Fair

Over: BEREA CREEK

2.7 MI N PRENTISS CL, Tishomingo, MS

Built 1960 Load: 29.1 t ADT: 2,100

GRIFFIN ROAD

Fair

Over: CANAL

SEC 12 T18N R 7W, Washington, MS

Built 1980 Load: 29.1 t ADT: 40

Showing 3,551-3,600 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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