Lee County Bridge Report Card
Lee County scores 88 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Lee County, Mississippi
Lee County has 389 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 18 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.6% is at or below the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 42,834 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Lee County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 88/100 (B). The county has 389 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 18 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 42,834 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 | 4.6% | 9.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.9% of measured traffic | 1.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.8% | 1.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 41 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 2,221,812 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 | 4.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.8% |
| Average Bridge Age | 41 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 42,834 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Lee County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Road over Coonewah Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,900 | 1958 |
| East Main over Old Town Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16,000 | 1964 |
| Eason BLVD over Town And Kings Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 13,000 | 1965 |
| SR 145 over Town Creek Trib East | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,600 | 1937 |
| SR 6 over Smith Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,200 | 1955 |
| CR 1766 over Boguefala Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 880 | 1991 |
| CR 231 over Tishomingo Crk N. Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 650 | 1985 |
| CR 231 over Tishomingo Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 650 | 2005 |
| 2578 over Twenty Mile Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 220 | 1972 |
| CR 2346 over Puncheon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 180 | 1965 |
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.