Sharkey County Bridge Report Card
Sharkey County scores 64 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Sharkey County, Mississippi
Sharkey County has 61 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 13.1% is above the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,150 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Sharkey County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 64/100 (D). The county has 61 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,150 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 | 13.1% | 26.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.7% of measured traffic | 2.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.3% | 6.6 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 30 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 30,795 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 | 13.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 30 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,150 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Sharkey County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rf Holly Bluff RD over Cypress Bend Slough | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 520 | 1972 |
| SR 434 over Jaynes Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 280 | 1980 |
| Fork Creek Loop RD over Rolling Fork Cree | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1970 |
| Pantherburn Road over Deer Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 75 | 1982 |
| Old Boykin Road over Drainage Canal Dcdd | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1963 |
| Box Estate Road over Drainage Canal Sbdd | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1980 |
| Burma Road over Drainage Canal Obdd | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1982 |
| Ewing Road over Deer Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 2008 |
| China Street over Deer Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 770 | 2000 |
| Cameta Road over Drainage Canal | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 50 | 1985 |
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.