Hinds County Bridge Report Card
Hinds County scores 74 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Hinds County, Mississippi
Hinds County has 666 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 71 rated poor and 7 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 10.7% is above the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 193,582 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Hinds County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 74/100 (C). The county has 666 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 71 in poor condition and 7 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 193,582 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 | 10.7% | 21.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.2% of measured traffic | 2.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.1% | 2.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 6,129,887 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 | 10.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 193,582 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Hinds County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I 20 over Lynch ST Abandoned Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25,000 | 1969 |
| I 20 over Lynch ST Abandoned Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 24,500 | 1969 |
| I 20 over Big Black River Relief | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,500 | 1994 |
| US 80 over Pearl River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16,000 | 1938 |
| Monument ST over Town Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,000 | 1920 |
| Terry RD over Big Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,000 | 1930 |
| M. L. King Jr. Dr. over Tributary Town CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,000 | 1994 |
| Beasley RD over Trib Hanging Moss CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,800 | 1967 |
| Siwell RD over Pearl River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,300 | 1989 |
| I55n Ramp To Ww DR over Ww DR To I 55n Ramp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,700 | 1966 |
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.