Leflore County Bridge Report Card
Leflore County scores 70 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Leflore County, Mississippi
Leflore County has 136 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 10 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.9% is above the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 9,480 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Leflore County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 70/100 (C). The county has 136 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 10 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 9,480 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 | 5.9% | 11.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.1% of measured traffic | 3.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 7.4% | 14.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 48 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 233,455 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 | 5.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 7.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 48 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 9,480 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Leflore County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co RD 523 over Quiver River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 130 | 1956 |
| Co RD 541 over Six Mile Lake | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 120 | 1990 |
| Co RD 296 over Quiver River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1960 |
| Grand BLVD 9504 over Yazoo River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,500 | 1925 |
| Baldwin Road over Unnamed Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 500 | 1958 |
| Co RD 528 over Four Mile Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1957 |
| Co RD 507 over Gin Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1973 |
| Co RD 131 over Relief Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1975 |
| Co RD 523 over Quiver River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 240 | 1958 |
| Co RD 523 over Quiver River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 140 | 1956 |
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.