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 310

Fair

Over: BLACKWATER CREEK

8.2 MI E PANOLA CL, Lafayette, MS

Built 1999 Load: 34.2 t ADT: 630

US 49E

Fair

Over: RELIEF STREAM

6.6 MI N HOLMES CL, Leflore, MS

Built 1937 Load: 34.2 t ADT: 3,500

US 82

Fair

Over: CATALPA CREEK RELIEF

1.5 MI E US 45A, Lowndes, MS

Built 1976 Load: 34.2 t ADT: 9,500

I 22

Fair

Over: BYHALIA CREEK

2.9 MI E DESOTO CL, Marshall, MS

Built 1987 Load: 34.2 t ADT: 15,000

US 51

Fair

Over: SAND CREEK

0.1 MI S SR 6, Panola, MS

Built 1936 Load: 34.2 t ADT: 8,700

SR 21

Fair

Over: S CANAL TUSCOLAMETA CRK

4.8 MI S SR 492, Scott, MS

Built 1981 Load: 34.2 t ADT: 3,800

US 49

Fair

Over: SELLERS CREEK

6.2 MI N SR 28, Simpson, MS

Built 1965 Load: 34.2 t ADT: 21,000

HIGHLAND BLVD

Fair

Over: SPANISH BAYOU

SEC 3 T 6N R 3W B, Adams, MS

Built 1976 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 3,000

US 72

Fair

Over: CHUBBY CREEK TRIB

2.7 MI E SR 7, Benton, MS

Built 1994 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 3,900

PATTISON-HERMANVIL

Fair

Over: BARLAND CREEK

SEC 34 T11N R 4E B, Claiborne, MS

Built 1961 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 620

CO RD 280

Fair

Over: SHUBUTA CREEK

SEC 11 T 1N R14E B, Clarke, MS

Built 1976 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 310

CO RD 250

Fair

Over: SHUBUTA CREEK

SEC 35 T 1N R15E B, Clarke, MS

Built 1972 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 270

CO RD 250

Fair

Over: MINGO CREEK

SEC 6 T10N R 7W B, Clarke, MS

Built 1972 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 270

BYHALIA ROAD

Fair

Over: COLDWATER RIVER

SEC 35 T 2S R 6W B, DeSoto, MS

Built 1982 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 1,400

I 59

Fair

Over: CNIC RR

0.2 MI N US 49, Forrest, MS

Built 1960 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 19,500

J.M. TATUM IND. DR

Fair

Over: PRIESTS CREEK

SEC 35 T 4N R13W B, Forrest, MS

Built 1975 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 2,800

EATONVILLE ROAD

Fair

Over: PROVIDENCE CREEK

SEC 1 T 5N R14W B, Forrest, MS

Built 1975 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 360

PAPERMILL RD. 256

Fair

Over: RIVERDALE CREEK

SEC 30 T23N R 5E, Grenada, MS

Built 1988 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 240

PORT GIBSON RD

Fair

Over: 12 MILE CREEK

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

Built 1972 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 1,000

RAYMOND CLINTON RD

Fair

Over: BAKERS CR

SEC 3 T 5N R 2W B, Hinds, MS

Built 1972 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 3,400

BOLTON B'VILLE RD

Fair

Over: FLEETWOOD CREEK

SEC 13 T 6N R 3W B, Hinds, MS

Built 1968 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 650

MOSELLE-SEMINRY RD

Fair

Over: GALES BRANCH

SEC 33 T 7N R13W B, Jones, MS

Built 1978 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 1,700

MOSELLE-SEMINRY RD

Fair

Over: LEAF RIVER RELIEF

SEC 33 T 7N R13W B, Jones, MS

Built 1974 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 1,700

MOSELLE-SEMINRY RD

Fair

Over: LEAF RIVER RELIEF

SEC 33 T 7N R13W B, Jones, MS

Built 1978 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 1,700

INDIAN SPRINGS RD

Fair

Over: TALLAHOMA CREEK

SEC 15 T 8N R12W B, Jones, MS

Built 1978 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 800

TRACE RD

Fair

Over: TALLAHOMA CK RELIEF

SEC 10 T 9N R12W B, Jones, MS

Built 1976 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 900

TRACE RD

Fair

Over: TALLAHOMA CREEK

SEC 10 T 9N R12W B, Jones, MS

Built 1976 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 900

FAS549 TOWNSEND RD

Fair

Over: SUCARNOOCHEE CREEK

SEC 3 T10N R17E B, Kemper, MS

Built 1982 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 290

MARION-RUSSELL RD

Fair

Over: CREEK

SEC 34 T 7N R16E B, Lauderdale, MS

Built 1975 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 7,200

RANKIN ROAD

Fair

Over: BCH OF WALNUT CREEK

SEC 35 T 9N R 3E B, Madison, MS

Built 1984 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 100

HOLLY SPRINGS ROAD

Fair

Over: HOLLY SPRING BRANCH

SEC 15 T 4N R12E, Marion, MS

Built 1984 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 70

VICTORIA ROAD S.

Fair

Over: RED BANKS CREEK

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

Built 1995 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 350

GOLF COURSE ROAD

Fair

Over: WEAVER CREEK

SEC 7 T13S R18W, Monroe, MS

Built 1995 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 129

COUNTY ROAD 602

Fair

Over: LUKFAPA CREEK

SEC 28 T12N R10E B, Neshoba, MS

Built 2002 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 320

SR 15

Fair

Over: POTTERCHITTO CREEK

0.3 MI N I 20, Newton, MS

Built 1970 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 8,900

JENKINS QTR. RD

Fair

Over: STREAM

SEC 26 T13N R17E B, Noxubee, MS

Built 2001 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 180

MAHORNER

Fair

Over: NOXUBEE RIVER RELIEF

SEC 33 T14N R18E B, Noxubee, MS

Built 1981 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 100

SHILOH ROAD

Fair

Over: RICHLAND CREEK

SEC 24 T 5N R 3E B, Rankin, MS

Built 1973 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 2,800

OAK STREET(CR 77)

Fair

Over: OAKOHAY CREEK

SEC 35 T 1N R 7E B, Smith, MS

Built 1977 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 690

SMITH CO. 14

Fair

Over: OAKOHAY CREEK

SEC 27 T10N R15W B, Smith, MS

Built 1975 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 530

DREW-RULEVILLE RD

Fair

Over: BLUE LAKE

SEC 6 T22N R 3W B, Sunflower, MS

Built 1978 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 150

JASON PATRICK ROAD

Fair

Over: HICKAHALA CREEK BRANCH

SEC 2 T 5S R 5W, Tate, MS

Built 1995 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 70

CR 532

Fair

Over: LITTLE CLEAR CREEK

SEC 9 T 4S R 5E, Tippah, MS

Built 2004 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 40

DARBUN ROAD

Fair

Over: EAST FORK MAGEES CREEK

SEC 27 T 4N R11E B, Walthall, MS

Built 1978 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 1,300

I 20

Fair

Over: BIG BLACK RELIEF

0.4 MI W HINDS CL, Warren, MS

Built 1992 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 18,000

CLARA-BUCATUNNA RD

Fair

Over: BIG CREEK

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

Built 1971 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 320

US 82

Fair

Over: BIG BLACK RIVER

2.6 MI W SR 15 SOUTH, Webster, MS

Built 2000 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 4,150

I 55

Fair

Over: YOCONA RIVER

1.1 MI S PANOLA CL, Yalobusha, MS

Built 1960 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 9,500

I 55

Fair

Over: YOCONA RIVER

1.1 MI S PANOLA CL, Yalobusha, MS

Built 1960 Load: 34.3 t ADT: 9,500

US 61

Fair

Over: HUSHPUCKENA RIVER

13.0 MI N JCT 161, Bolivar, MS

Built 1993 Load: 34.4 t ADT: 2,800

Showing 4,851-4,900 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.