Jefferson Davis County Bridge Report Card
Jefferson Davis County scores 92 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi
Jefferson Davis County has 141 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.5% is at or below the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,010 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Jefferson Davis County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 92/100 (A). The county has 141 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,010 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 | 3.5% | 7.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.0% of measured traffic | 0.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 34 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 103,080 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 | 3.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 34 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,010 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Jefferson Davis County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 184 over White Sand Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 670 | 1937 |
| Sumrall Road over Bouie Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 120 | 1984 |
| Golden Pines over Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1984 |
| Williamson Mill RD over Whitesand Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1984 |
| S Pleasant Hill RD over White Sand Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1986 |
| SR 42 over Town Creek | High traffic | Good | 5,600 | 1940 |
| US 84 over Unnamed Stream | High traffic | Good | 4,800 | 1940 |
| SR 42 over Jaybird Creek | High traffic | Good | 3,100 | 2011 |
| SR 42 over Stream | High traffic | Good | 3,000 | 2011 |
| SR 13 over Unnamed Stream | High traffic | Good | 2,800 | 1940 |
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.