Benton County Bridge Report Card
Benton County scores 86 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Benton County, Mississippi
Benton County has 104 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.8% is at or below the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,225 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Benton County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 86/100 (B). The county has 104 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,225 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 | 5.8% | 11.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.6% of measured traffic | 0.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.0% | 1.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 32 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 213,813 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 | 5.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 32 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,225 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Benton County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 704 over Grays Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 780 | 1955 |
| SR 178 over Burlington Northern Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 280 | 1937 |
| Brents Road over Unnamed Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 45 | 1960 |
| Brent Road over Tippah River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1960 |
| Cathey Road over Pechahalee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1960 |
| Moorehead Road over Tippah River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1965 |
| Old Us-78 over Pechahalee Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 526 | 1971 |
| I 22 over Peachahalee Creek | High traffic | Good | 10,500 | 1993 |
| I 22 over Peachahalee Creek | High traffic | Fair | 10,500 | 1993 |
| I 22 over SR 178 | High traffic | Good | 10,500 | 1993 |
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.