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

SR 3

Fair

Over: UNNAMED CREEK

7.3 MI N WARREN CL, Yazoo, MS

Built 1941 Load: 31.8 t ADT: 2,400

SR 15

Fair

Over: BYWY CANAL

6.2 MI S WEBSTER CL, Choctaw, MS

Built 1972 Load: 31.9 t ADT: 1,700

SR 28

Fair

Over: COPIAH CREEK

6.6 MI E US 51, Copiah, MS

Built 1971 Load: 31.9 t ADT: 4,300

SR 43

Fair

Over: BAYOU TALLA

3.1 MI N I 10, Hancock, MS

Built 1961 Load: 31.9 t ADT: 14,000

SR 12

Fair

Over: BIG BLACK RIVER

1.3 MI E US 51, Holmes, MS

Built 1991 Load: 31.9 t ADT: 3,800

US 82

Fair

Over: TALLAHATCHIE, YAZOO CUTO

0.1 MI E US 49E NORTH, Leflore, MS

Built 1959 Load: 31.9 t ADT: 7,500

I 22

Fair

Over: BARROW CREEK

3.6 MI E DESOTO CL, Marshall, MS

Built 1987 Load: 31.9 t ADT: 15,000

TASKA MT.PLEASANT

Fair

Over: COLDWATER CREEK

SEC 5 T 2S R 3W B, Marshall, MS

Built 1989 Load: 31.9 t ADT: 950

DUPONT-HARTS CHAPL

Fair

Over: JUMPOFF CREEK

SEC 27 T 3S R16W, Pearl River, MS

Built 1934 Load: 31.9 t ADT: 180

I 20 EAST RAMP

Fair

Over: IOWA AVE KCSRR

1.3 MI E LA STATE LINE, Warren, MS

Built 1971 Load: 31.9 t ADT: 3,100

SR 1

Fair

Over: DRAINAGE CANAL

1.5 MI N SR 438, Washington, MS

Built 1992 Load: 31.9 t ADT: 7,400

MCKENZIE ROAD

Fair

Over: DITCH NO 13-0939

SEC 2 T16N R 7W, Washington, MS

Built 1968 Load: 31.9 t ADT: 50

FIRST STREET

Fair

Over: SUNFLOWER RIVER

SEC 23 T27N R 4W, Coahoma, MS

Built 2002 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 7,400

BROOME ROAD

Fair

Over: ANDING BRANCH

SEC 12 T 9N R 8E, Copiah, MS

Built 2014 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 370

MCLAURIN ROAD

Fair

Over: LONG BRANCH

SEC 16 T 2N R12W B, Forrest, MS

Built 1962 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 310

KENNEBREW RD

Fair

Over: RELIEF BOGUE CHITTO

SEC 1 T 7N R 2W B, Hinds, MS

Built 1965 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 300

ALLEN ROAD

Fair

Over: WRIGHT'S CREEK

1.3KM E. OF WHITAKER BLVD, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1960 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 1,000

FULLER ROAD

Fair

Over: SEGAR'S CREEK

0.8KM WEST OF WHITAKER BL, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1960 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 1,000

STOKES ROAD

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 28 T 9N R 1E B, Madison, MS

Built 1958 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 100

US 45

Fair

Over: KCS RR, CREEK

1.0 MI W TENN TOM, Monroe, MS

Built 1982 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 4,500

US 51

Fair

Over: TALLAHATCHIE RIVER

2.6 MI N SR 6, Panola, MS

Built 1999 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 4,100

SR 718

Fair

Over: STREAM

0.1 MI E OF RR COURTLAND, Panola, MS

Built 1990 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 1,300

OLD HWY 80

Fair

Over: HONTOKALO CREEK

SEC 5 T 6N R 9E B, Scott, MS

Built 1998 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 810

NEW HOPE R

Fair

Over: MILL CREEK

SEC 23 T 2S R12W B, Stone, MS

Built 1976 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 2,800

SR 48

Fair

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

11.3 MI E SR 198, Walthall, MS

Built 1984 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 990

SR 48

Fair

Over: UNNAMED STREAM

11.9 MI E SR 198, Walthall, MS

Built 1984 Load: 32.0 t ADT: 990

GREENSBURG ROAD

Fair

Over: COX CREEK

SEC 22 T 1N R 4E B, Amite, MS

Built 1981 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 220

CR 167

Fair

Over: CULLEY CREEK

SEC 13 T14S R 4E, Chickasaw, MS

Built 1997 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 20

HWY 50

Fair

Over: TOWN CREEK

SEC 10 T17S R 6E, Clay, MS

Built 2010 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 8,400

CARTER HILL ROAD

Fair

Over: BAYOU PIERRE RIVER

SEC 1 T 1N R 4W B, Copiah, MS

Built 1975 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 150

SUMMERALL ROAD

Fair

Over: HURRICANE CREEK

SEC 35 T 2N R 3W B, Copiah, MS

Built 1969 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 120

OLD PORT GIBSON RD

Fair

Over: TRIB TO BAYOU PIERRE RIV

SEC 3 T10N R 7E B, Copiah, MS

Built 2001 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 720

US 61

Fair

Over: JOHNSON CREEK RELIEF

5.4 MI N TUNICA CL, DeSoto, MS

Built 1986 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 4,350

NORTH GATE ROAD

Fair

Over: MYERS CREEK

SEC 6 T 3N R12W B, Forrest, MS

Built 1989 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 100

COUNTRY PARK DRIVE

Fair

Over: REESE CREEK

SEC 2 T 4N R12W, Forrest, MS

Built 1984 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 100

HILLENDALE DRIVE

Fair

Over: GORDONS CREEK

SEC 18 T 4N R13W, Forrest, MS

Built 1973 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 300

US 84

Fair

Over: ROLLINS CREEK

0.7 MI E US 98, Franklin, MS

Built 1977 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 4,700

JACKSON AVE. 8447

Fair

Over: PERRY CREEK

SEC 20 T22N R 5E, Grenada, MS

Built 1973 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 2,200

MEADOWBROOK RD 278

Fair

Over: PERRY CREEK

SEC 30 T22N R 5E, Grenada, MS

Built 2000 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 360

GRAYSPORT CR. 87

Fair

Over: YEAGER CREEK

SEC 21 T23N R 7E B, Grenada, MS

Built 1996 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 710

OLD HWY. 8

Fair

Over: COLES CREEK

SEC 24 T23N R 7E B, Grenada, MS

Built 1996 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 590

FAS 145 BETHEL RD

Fair

Over: WEST HURRICANE BAY BR

SEC 1 T 5S R10W B, Harrison, MS

Built 1979 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 750

I 22

Fair

Over: MUD CREEK RELIEF

0.8 MI E US 45, Lee, MS

Built 1981 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 16,000

CO RD 507

Fair

Over: TURKEY BAYOU

SEC 8 T19N R 2W B, Leflore, MS

Built 1973 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 60

US 82

Fair

Over: 7TH ST

1.2 MI E US 45 NORTH, Lowndes, MS

Built 1977 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 11,500

OLD AGENCY ROAD

Fair

Over: WHITE OAK CREEK

SEC 27 T 7N R 1E B, Madison, MS

Built 1979 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 930

STOKES ROAD

Fair

Over: PERSIMMON CREEK

SEC 31 T 9N R 1E B, Madison, MS

Built 1980 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 100

GLUCKSTADT ROAD

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC_20_T 8N_R 2E B, Madison, MS

Built 2011 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 15,000

FRENCH ROAD

Fair

Over: BYHALIA CREEK

SEC 36 T 2S R 5W, Marshall, MS

Built 1991 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 140

BROADWAY STREET

Fair

Over: SAND DITCH

SEC 8 T 9S R 7W, Panola, MS

Built 1972 Load: 32.1 t ADT: 3,600

Showing 4,051-4,100 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.