Itawamba County Bridge Report Card
Itawamba County scores 89 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Itawamba County, Mississippi
Itawamba County has 232 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 4 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.4% is at or below the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,107 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Itawamba County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 89/100 (B). The county has 232 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 4 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,107 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 | 3.4% | 6.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.2% of measured traffic | 0.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.7% | 3.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 38 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 525,565 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 | 3.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 38 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,107 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Itawamba County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 178 over Relief | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1938 |
| Fairview-banner RD over Chaffin Branch North | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 499 | 1950 |
| SR 178 over Relief | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1938 |
| Chester Shumpert over Greenwood Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 110 | 1993 |
| Mt. Gilead Road over Gum Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1977 |
| Gum/cobb Stump Rd. over Bull Mountain Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 58 | 1964 |
| Ironwood Bluff Rd. over Old Tombigbee River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1917 |
| Deer Hill Road over Boguefala Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1954 |
| SR 363 over Mantachie Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 1,300 | 1965 |
| Shiloh/mantachie over Mantachie Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 156 | 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.