Stone County Bridge Report Card
Stone County scores 86 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Stone County, Mississippi
Stone County has 125 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.8% is at or below the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,662 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Stone County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 86/100 (B). The county has 125 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,662 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 | 4.8% | 9.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.1% of measured traffic | 0.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.6% | 3.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 37 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 237,796 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 | 4.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 37 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 2,662 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Stone County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hope RD over Martin Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 957 | 1962 |
| New Hope RD over Double Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 910 | 1962 |
| Taylor Cemetary RD over Bridge Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 360 | 2000 |
| Big Four RD over Kirby Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 350 | 1981 |
| Herschel Road over Unnamed Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 45 | 1993 |
| Rosalee RD over Bluff Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1974 |
| Old HWY 26 over Red Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 1,000 | 1984 |
| Old HWY 26 over Br Of Kirby Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 820 | 2000 |
| US 49 over Terrell Creek | High traffic | Good | 13,000 | 1959 |
| US 49 over Ten Mile Creek | High traffic | Good | 13,000 | 1964 |
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.