Jackson County Bridge Report Card
Jackson County scores 91 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Jackson County, Mississippi
Jackson County has 270 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.0% is at or below the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 18,320 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Jackson County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 91/100 (A). The county has 270 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 18,320 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 | 3.0% | 5.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.2% of measured traffic | 0.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.1% | 2.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 30 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,538,412 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 | 3.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 30 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 18,320 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Jackson County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanshaw Road over Davis Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,900 | 1991 |
| Wade-vancleave RD over Pascagoula River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,100 | 1959 |
| Martin Road over Bayou-relief | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,700 | 1995 |
| Tucker Avenue over Unnamed Relief | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,231 | 1960 |
| Tanner Williams RD over Escatawpa Rv | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,009 | 1962 |
| Constitution Road over Collins Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,000 | 1996 |
| Polktown Road over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 780 | 2009 |
| Big Point Road over Canal-poll Contrl | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 600 | 1974 |
| Poticaw Bayou RD over Moungers Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 5,200 | 1994 |
| Mcgregor Road over Moungers Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 500 | 2003 |
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.