Humphreys County Bridge Report Card
Humphreys County scores 87 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Humphreys County, Mississippi
Humphreys County has 93 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.3% is at or below the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,110 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Humphreys County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 87/100 (B). The county has 93 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,110 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% | 8.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.2% of measured traffic | 2.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.1% | 2.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 38 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 66,310 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 | 1.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 38 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 2,110 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Humphreys County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Belzoni over Jackson Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1925 |
| School Entranceway over Left Drainage Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 420 | 1968 |
| Tram Road over Beaver Dam Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 180 | 1974 |
| Peoples Farm Road over ST Bayou Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1971 |
| Callio Road over Trib Sunflower River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 120 | 2005 |
| US 49w over French Bayou | High traffic | Good | 6,200 | 2004 |
| US 49w over Lower Auxiliary Channel | High traffic | Fair | 3,100 | 2004 |
| US 49w over Lower Auxiliary Channel | High traffic | Good | 3,100 | 2004 |
| US 49w over Atchafalaya Bayou | High traffic | Fair | 3,100 | 2004 |
| US 49w over Atchafalaya Bayou | High traffic | Good | 3,100 | 2004 |
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.