Madison County Bridge Report Card
Madison County scores 92 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Madison County, Mississippi
Madison County has 311 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 10 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.2% is at or below the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,190 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Madison County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 92/100 (A). The county has 311 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 10 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,190 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 | 3.2% | 6.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.2% of measured traffic | 0.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.6% | 1.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 2,041,280 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 | 3.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 4,190 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Madison County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 51 over Tilda Bogue Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,900 | 1929 |
| US 51 over Relief | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 780 | 1934 |
| US 51 over Doaks Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 780 | 1935 |
| Old HWY 16 over Lotville Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 240 | 1961 |
| Gluckstadt Road over Bear Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1963 |
| Mount Pilgrim Road over Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 120 | 1988 |
| Loring Road over Birds Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1976 |
| Rocky Hill Road over Rambo Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1978 |
| Stokes Road over Panther Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1958 |
| E Sowell Road over Bear Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1989 |
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.