Quitman County Bridge Report Card
Quitman County scores 86 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Quitman County, Mississippi
Quitman County has 105 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.7% is at or below the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 630 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Quitman County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 86/100 (B). The county has 105 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 630 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% | 11.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.6% of measured traffic | 0.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.0% | 1.9 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 98,225 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 | 1.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 630 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Quitman County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crenshaw Road over Coldwater River Cutoff | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 210 | 1962 |
| Road To Field over Drainage Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 140 | 1963 |
| Alex Gates Road over Drainage Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 110 | 1970 |
| Dry Bayou Road over Hurricane Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 70 | 1958 |
| Dean Road over Yellow Lake Bayou Cutoff | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1940 |
| Road To Field over Drainage Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1972 |
| Walnut Road over Opossum Outlet | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 80 | 2004 |
| US 278 over Relief Opening | High traffic | Fair | 5,300 | 1940 |
| US 278/sr 6 over Ashlog Bayou | High traffic | Good | 5,300 | 2017 |
| US 278/sr 6 over Bobo Bayou | High traffic | Good | 5,300 | 2017 |
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.