Amite County Bridge Report Card
Amite County scores 78 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Amite County, Mississippi
Amite County has 208 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 19 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.1% is above the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,210 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Amite County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 78/100 (C). The county has 208 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 19 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,210 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% | 18.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.0% of measured traffic | 0.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.4% | 2.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 39 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 126,215 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 | 1.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 39 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,210 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Amite County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Centreville over West Fork Amite River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 170 | 1960 |
| Street Road over Mart Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1977 |
| Tangipahoa Road over Cobb Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 90 | 1977 |
| Old 24-compromise over West Fork Amite River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1972 |
| Ebenezer Church RD over Section Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1970 |
| Mary Wall Bridge over East Fork Amite River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1988 |
| Whittington Road over Zion Hill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1971 |
| Brabham Road over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1971 |
| Womack Road over Gordon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1978 |
| Moore Road over Small Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1982 |
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.