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

SR 19

Fair

Over: RELIEF

3.4 MI N I 59, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1988 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 5,500

SR 25

Fair

Over: LOBUTCHA CREEK

8.9 MI N SR 35, Leake, MS

Built 2003 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 2,700

SR 25

Fair

Over: LOBUTCHA CREEK

8.9 MI N SR 35, Leake, MS

Built 2002 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 2,700

BUGGS FERRY RD.

Fair

Over: HORSE HUNTER CREEK

SEC 9 T15N R17E B, Noxubee, MS

Built 1992 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 300

FAIRLEY BRIDGE RD

Fair

Over: BUG BRANCH

SEC 33 T 1S R10W B, Perry, MS

Built 2004 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 150

SR 25

Fair

Over: COFFEE BOGUE CREEK

0.2 MI S LEAKE CL, Scott, MS

Built 1981 Load: 33.9 t ADT: 3,650

SHILOH ROAD

Fair

Over: ELAM CREEK KCS RAILROAD

SEC 2 T 2S R 7E, Alcorn, MS

Built 1978 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 596

SR 568

Fair

Over: W BRANCH TICKFAW RIVER

3.7 MI E SR 584, Amite, MS

Built 1982 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 600

HORN LAKE RD

Fair

Over: HORN LAKE CREEK

SEC 21 T 1S R 8W B, DeSoto, MS

Built 1995 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 9,100

JAMES STREET

Fair

Over: MYERS CREEK

SEC 6 T 3N R12W B, Forrest, MS

Built 1976 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 760

WYNNDALE RD

Fair

Over: RHODES CREEK

SEC 15 T 3N R 1W B, Hinds, MS

Built 1985 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 1,600

GARY RD

Fair

Over: DITCH TRIB BIG CREEK

SEC 9 T 4N R 1W B, Hinds, MS

Built 1989 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 1,000

SMITH STATION RD

Fair

Over: SMALL WATERWAY

SEC 1 T15N R 5E B, Hinds, MS

Built 1967 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 240

I 22

Fair

Over: REEDS CREEK

11.7 MI E LEE CL, Itawamba, MS

Built 1988 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 9,000

JASPER CO. 16

Fair

Over: TALLAHALA CK RELIEF

SEC 12 T 2N R11E B, Jasper, MS

Built 1998 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 390

INDUSTRIAL PARK DR

Fair

Over: BURNEY BRANCH

SEC 4 T 9S R 3W, Lafayette, MS

Built 1980 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 600

CR 317

Fair

Over: HUDSON CREEK

SEC_ 2_T 9S_R 5W, Lafayette, MS

Built 2014 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 85

WAVERLY FERRY ROAD

Fair

Over: DITCH

SEC 36 T17S R19W B, Lowndes, MS

Built 1989 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 460

BINFORD ROAD

Fair

Over: UNNAMED LOCAL CREEK

SEC 24 T15S R 6E, Monroe, MS

Built 1991 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 80

I 55

Fair

Over: BUCKHORN CREEK

0.5 MI N SR 35, Panola, MS

Built 1960 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 12,500

EUREKA ROAD

Fair

Over: JOHNSON CREEK

SEC 35 T 9S R 7W B, Panola, MS

Built 2001 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 1,900

EUREKA ROAD

Fair

Over: GOODWIN CREEK

SEC 2 T10S R 7W B, Panola, MS

Built 2001 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 1,900

SR 364

Fair

Over: MARTIN CREEK

0.9 MI E SR 30, Prentiss, MS

Built 1976 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 1,800

US 49

Fair

Over: RICHLAND CREEK

1.3 MI S I 20, Rankin, MS

Built 1965 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 22,500

US 49

Fair

Over: RICHLAND CREEK

1.3 MI S I 20, Rankin, MS

Built 1965 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 22,500

OLD HWY 471

Fair

Over: PELAHATCHIE CREEK

SEC 2 T 6N R 3E B, Rankin, MS

Built 2005 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 10,000

SMITH CO. 92

Fair

Over: FISHER CREEK

SEC 8 T 1N R 8E B, Smith, MS

Built 1988 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 130

TIPPO ROAD

Fair

Over: ASCALMORE CREEK CHANNEL

SEC_11_T22N_R 1E B, Tallahatchie, MS

Built 1979 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 180

BYARS ROAD

Fair

Over: MURPHREE CREEK

SEC_17_T24N_R 2E B, Tallahatchie, MS

Built 1985 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 30

COLDW-ARKABUTLA RD

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 34 T 4S R 8W B, Tate, MS

Built 1978 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 4,800

COLDW-ARKABUTLA RD

Fair

Over: TRIB TO HICKAHALA CREEK

SEC 36 T 4S R 8W B, Tate, MS

Built 1978 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 4,800

COLDW-ARKABUTLA RD

Fair

Over: HICKAHALA CREEK

SEC 36 T 4S R 8W B, Tate, MS

Built 1978 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 4,800

US 61

Fair

Over: DEER CREEK

2.8 MI N SR 465, Warren, MS

Built 1982 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 2,300

US 61

Fair

Over: DEER CREEK

3.3 MI N SR 465, Warren, MS

Built 1982 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 2,300

REDWOOD ROAD

Fair

Over: SKILLIKALIA BAYOU

SEC 2 T17N R 4E B, Warren, MS

Built 2001 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 360

THEOBALD STREET

Fair

Over: MAIN CANAL NO. 9

SEC 10 T18N R 8W, Washington, MS

Built 1977 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 1,050

THORNTON STREET

Fair

Over: MAIN CANAL NO. 9

SEC 10 T18N R 8W, Washington, MS

Built 1974 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 270

THORNTON STREET

Fair

Over: HORSESHOE BAYOU

SEC 11 T18N R 8W, Washington, MS

Built 1974 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 1,200

FAS618FEATHERFARM

Fair

Over: DEER CREEK

SEC 26 T19N R 8W B, Washington, MS

Built 1979 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 50

LAKE CITY ROAD

Fair

Over: PERSIMMON BAYOU

SEC 15 T12N R 3W B, Yazoo, MS

Built 1990 Load: 34.0 t ADT: 280

SR 43

Fair

Over: CREEK

14.0 MI N SR 12, Attala, MS

Built 1976 Load: 34.1 t ADT: 140

INDUSTRAIL ACCESS

Fair

Over: UNNAMED CREEK

SEC 1 T10S R 8E B, Itawamba, MS

Built 1985 Load: 34.1 t ADT: 900

LORING ROAD

Fair

Over: HOBUCK RELIEF

SEC 20 T11N R 4E B, Madison, MS

Built 1981 Load: 34.1 t ADT: 470

I 55

Fair

Over: BUCKHORN CREEK

0.5 MI N SR 35, Panola, MS

Built 1960 Load: 34.1 t ADT: 12,500

SR 448

Fair

Over: BOUGE PHALIA

11.2 MI E SR 1, Bolivar, MS

Built 1986 Load: 34.2 t ADT: 430

CR 415

Fair

Over: YALOBUSHA CREEK

SEC 8 T14S R 2E, Chickasaw, MS

Built 1997 Load: 34.2 t ADT: 80

I 69

Fair

Over: CNIC RR/HURRICANE CR

0.5 MI W US 51, DeSoto, MS

Built 2006 Load: 34.2 t ADT: 7,500

SR 12

Fair

Over: RELIEF

0.7 MI E US 51, Holmes, MS

Built 1991 Load: 34.2 t ADT: 3,800

SR 12

Fair

Over: RELIEF

0.9 MI E US 51, Holmes, MS

Built 1991 Load: 34.2 t ADT: 3,800

SR 12

Fair

Over: RELIEF

1.3 MI E US 51, Holmes, MS

Built 1991 Load: 34.2 t ADT: 3,800

Showing 4,801-4,850 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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