Coahoma County Bridge Report Card
Coahoma County scores 83 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Coahoma County, Mississippi
Coahoma County has 115 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.3% is at or below the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 19,990 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Coahoma County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 83/100 (B). The county has 115 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 19,990 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 | 4.3% | 8.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 11.2% of measured traffic | 8.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 178,810 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 | 4.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 19,990 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Coahoma County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Second Street over Sunflower River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,000 | 1936 |
| US 61 over Black Lake Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,300 | 1993 |
| US 49 over Mississippi River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,800 | 1961 |
| SR 1 over Big Sunflower River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 890 | 1959 |
| Moon Lake Road over Yazoo Pass | Poor condition | Poor | 0 | 1974 |
| SR 161 over Sunflower River | High traffic | Fair | 17,000 | 1975 |
| First Street over Sunflower River | High traffic | Fair | 7,400 | 2002 |
| West Lee Drive over Little Sunflower River | High traffic | Fair | 6,000 | 2001 |
| US 61 over Ditch | High traffic | Fair | 5,500 | 1983 |
| US 61 over Ditch | High traffic | Fair | 5,500 | 1983 |
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.