Jones County Bridge Report Card
Jones County scores 83 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Jones County, Mississippi
Jones County has 328 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 24 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.3% is above the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 19,826 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Jones County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 83/100 (B). The county has 328 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 24 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 19,826 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 | 7.3% | 14.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.7% of measured traffic | 1.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.6% | 1.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,166,115 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 | 7.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 19,826 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Jones County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th AVE over I 59 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,100 | 1960 |
| Springhill RD over Spring Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,500 | 1970 |
| Bush Dairy Road over Relief For Tallahoma Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,400 | 1963 |
| Bush Dairy Road over Tallahoma Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,400 | 1963 |
| West Drive over Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,400 | 1974 |
| Bush Dairy Road over Reedy Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,400 | 1963 |
| Pgrove-sville RD over Bogue Homa Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 956 | 1963 |
| Freedom Road over Little Mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 750 | 1977 |
| Augusta RD over Tibbehoy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 740 | 1962 |
| Monroe RD over Snows Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 540 | 1971 |
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.