Tate County Bridge Report Card
Tate County scores 97 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Tate County, Mississippi
Tate County has 138 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.7% is at or below the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 480 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Tate County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 97/100 (A). The county has 138 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 480 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 | 0.7% | 1.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.1% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.7% | 1.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 33 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 382,715 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 | 0.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 33 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 480 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Tate County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Ferry RD over Strayhorn Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 480 | 1969 |
| Halls Mill Road over Hickahala Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 1,100 | 1963 |
| I 55 over Coldwater River | High traffic | Fair | 19,000 | 1959 |
| I 55 over Coldwater River | High traffic | Fair | 19,000 | 1959 |
| I 55 over SR 306 | High traffic | Good | 15,000 | 2020 |
| I 55 over SR 306 | High traffic | Good | 15,000 | 2020 |
| I 55 over Hickahala Creek | High traffic | Good | 15,000 | 2022 |
| I 55 over Hickahala Creek | High traffic | Good | 15,000 | 2022 |
| I 55 over Hickahala Relief | High traffic | Good | 15,000 | 2022 |
| I 55 over Hickahala Relief | High traffic | Good | 15,000 | 2022 |
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.