Adams County Bridge Report Card
Adams County scores 73 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Adams County, Mississippi
Adams County has 99 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 4 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.1% is above the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,050 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Adams County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 73/100 (C). The county has 99 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 4 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,050 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 | 9.1% | 18.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.5% of measured traffic | 0.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.0% | 8.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 230,854 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 | 9.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,050 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Adams County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Point Road over The Narrows | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 2001 |
| River Terminal RD over Br Of ST Catherine Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1950 |
| Old U.s. HWY 84 over Clear Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 250 | 1950 |
| Annas Bottom RD over Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1930 |
| Deerfield Road over Milk Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1970 |
| Deerfield Road over Br Of Homochitto River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1976 |
| Bourke RD over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1920 |
| York Swamp RD over Hutchins Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1930 |
| Quitman RD over Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1950 |
| Liberty RD over ST Catherine Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 3,100 | 1998 |
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.