Lowndes County Bridge Report Card
Lowndes County scores 87 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Lowndes County, Mississippi
Lowndes County has 248 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 11 rated poor and 4 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.4% is at or below the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,860 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Lowndes County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 87/100 (B). The county has 248 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 11 in poor condition and 4 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,860 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 | 4.4% | 8.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.5% of measured traffic | 1.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.6% | 3.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 39 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,096,370 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 | 4.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 39 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 16,860 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Lowndes County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gun Shoot Road over Luxapalila River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1981 |
| SR 50 over Tombigbee Relief | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,900 | 1959 |
| Waterworks Road over Luxapalila Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,000 | 1955 |
| Gun Shoot Road over Slough | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,800 | 1991 |
| Beatty Road over Vernon Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,200 | 1965 |
| Caledonia Steens R over Yellow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,100 | 1984 |
| Old West Point RD over Catalpa Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 640 | 1982 |
| US 82 Frontage RD over Mayo Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 570 | 1935 |
| Old West Point RD over US 45/us 82 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 70 | 1967 |
| Togo Road over James Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1987 |
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.