Mississippi County Bridge Report Card
Mississippi County scores 83 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Mississippi County, Arkansas
Mississippi County has 309 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 22 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.1% is above the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 23,195 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Mississippi County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 83/100 (B). The county has 309 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 22 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 23,195 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 7.1% | 14.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.0% of measured traffic | 2.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 762,272 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 23,195 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Mississippi County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH 140-02- Lm 9.08 over National Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,900 | 1967 |
| Sh140-02- Lm 10.52 over Drainage Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,900 | 1967 |
| SH 77-02- Lm 7.16 over Ditch No. 1 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,035 | 1954 |
| SH 77-02- Lm 6.83 over Little River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,035 | 1954 |
| SH 77-02- Lm 10.42 over Little Rvr Lt Hand Chute | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,800 | 1952 |
| SH 77-02-lm 1.9 over Ditch No 20 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,700 | 1952 |
| SH 77-02- Lm 5.97 over Little River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,700 | 1954 |
| SH 77-02- Lm 6.34 over Little River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,700 | 1954 |
| SH 150-01- Lm 1.52 over I55 Sec 12 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,402 | 1960 |
| SH 158-01- Lm 5.37 over I 55-sec 12 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,134 | 1960 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.