Issaquena County Bridge Report Card
Issaquena County scores 75 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Issaquena County, Mississippi
Issaquena County has 19 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.3% is at or below the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,200 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Issaquena County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 75/100 (C). The county has 19 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,200 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 | 5.3% | 10.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 18.9% of measured traffic | 14.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 11,610 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 | 5.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 2,200 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Issaquena County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 14 over Indian Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,200 | 1950 |
| SR 14 over Steel Bayou East Prong | High traffic | Fair | 2,200 | 1978 |
| US 61 over Relief | High traffic | Fair | 2,100 | 1983 |
| SR 1 over Steele Bayou | High traffic | Fair | 1,200 | 1978 |
| SR 465 over Relief | High traffic | Fair | 840 | 1955 |
| SR 465 over Steel Bayou | High traffic | Fair | 840 | 1959 |
| SR 16 over Dranage Canal | High traffic | Fair | 670 | 1989 |
| SR 1 over Steele Bayou | High traffic | Fair | 360 | 1975 |
| Hopedale Road over Raftsman Bayou | High traffic | Good | 270 | 2004 |
| Mayersville-glen over Washington Bayou | High traffic | Good | 210 | 2020 |
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.