Carroll County Bridge Report Card
Carroll County scores 53 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Carroll County, Mississippi
Carroll County has 224 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 47 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 21.0% is above the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,966 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Carroll County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 53/100 (F). The county has 224 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 47 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,966 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 | 21.0% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.9% of measured traffic | 4.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.3% | 2.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 271,905 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 | 21.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 15,966 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Carroll County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co RD 211 over Bch Of Pelucia Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1954 |
| US 82 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,650 | 1937 |
| SR 7 over Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,200 | 1949 |
| SR 35 over Big Black River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,100 | 1955 |
| SR 35 over Billups Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1958 |
| SR 35 over Petacocowa Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 650 | 1958 |
| US 51 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 590 | 1937 |
| Co RD 282 over Little Rock Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 460 | 1955 |
| US 51 over Relief Opening | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 450 | 1937 |
| US 51 over Relief Opening | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 450 | 1937 |
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.