Marion County Bridge Report Card
Marion County scores 88 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Marion County, Mississippi
Marion County has 198 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.0% is at or below the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,960 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Marion County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 88/100 (B). The county has 198 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,960 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 | 4.0% | 8.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.5% of measured traffic | 1.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.0% | 2.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 38 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 318,780 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 | 4.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 38 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 7,960 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Marion County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Main St/old 13 N over Dry Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,500 | 1960 |
| Columbia-purvis RD over Upper Little River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 810 | 1966 |
| Dewey Street over Dry Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1969 |
| Old River RD over Cypress Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1982 |
| Rankin Road over Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1984 |
| Ebenezer Road over Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1979 |
| Old Place Road over Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1984 |
| Spell Drive over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1988 |
| US 98 over Pearl River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 8,500 | 1967 |
| Conerly Road over Holiday Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 260 | 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.