Tishomingo County Bridge Report Card
Tishomingo County scores 82 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Tishomingo County, Mississippi
Tishomingo County has 146 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.5% is at or below the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 17,779 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Tishomingo County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 82/100 (B). The county has 146 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 17,779 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 | 5.5% | 11.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 8.2% of measured traffic | 6.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.7% | 1.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 40 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 216,177 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 | 5.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 40 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 17,779 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Tishomingo County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 25 over Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,400 | 1983 |
| SR 25 over Cripple Deer Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,800 | 1948 |
| SR 25 over Redmont Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,700 | 1948 |
| SR 172 over Ellington Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1980 |
| CR 098 over Cedar Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 160 | 1963 |
| CR 982 over Robinson Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 133 | 1957 |
| Cr16 over Ebenezer Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 46 | 1983 |
| CR 214 over Little Yellow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1989 |
| US 72 over Branch | High traffic | Good | 12,000 | 1986 |
| US 72 over Rhodes Branch | High traffic | Good | 12,000 | 1986 |
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.