Oktibbeha County Bridge Report Card
Oktibbeha County scores 84 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Oktibbeha County, Mississippi
Oktibbeha County has 227 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 13 rated poor and 5 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.7% is at or below the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,860 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Oktibbeha County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 84/100 (B). The county has 227 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 13 in poor condition and 5 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,860 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 | 5.7% | 11.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.7% of measured traffic | 0.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.2% | 4.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 38 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 713,440 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 | 5.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 38 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 4,860 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Oktibbeha County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old West Point RD over Sand Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,600 | 1991 |
| County Lake Road over Oktibbeha County Lake | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,000 | 1980 |
| Mount Olive Road over Skinner Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 860 | 1961 |
| Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 270 | 1961 |
| Morgan Town Road over Noxubee River Relief | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 270 | 1978 |
| Sun Creek Rd. over Sun Creek Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 250 | 1973 |
| Jeff Peay Road over Trim Cane Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 210 | 1966 |
| Crawford Road over Red Bud Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1965 |
| Silver Ridge Road over Dry Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1990 |
| Dry Creek RD over Sand Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1983 |
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.