Choctaw County Bridge Report Card
Choctaw County scores 71 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Choctaw County, Mississippi
Choctaw County has 165 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 15 rated poor and 7 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.1% is above the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,285 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Choctaw County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 71/100 (C). The county has 165 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 15 in poor condition and 7 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,285 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 | 3.3% of measured traffic | 2.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.2% | 8.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 98,500 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 | 4.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 3,285 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Choctaw County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Road over Crape Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 170 | 1972 |
| Fent-panhandle RD over Tibby Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 140 | 1966 |
| Salem-bywy RD over Middle Bywy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1960 |
| SR 9 over Big Black River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,100 | 1955 |
| Reform-sturgis RD over Stewart Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 210 | 1994 |
| Cutts Road over Besa Chitto Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 2001 |
| Tollison Road over Branch Of Tibby Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1953 |
| Reform-sturgis RD over King Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1989 |
| Choctaw Lake Rec over Cabin Lake Spillway | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1982 |
| S. Kennedy Road over Branch Of Lobutcha Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 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.