Wilkinson County Bridge Report Card
Wilkinson County scores 77 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Wilkinson County, Mississippi
Wilkinson County has 92 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.7% is above the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 520 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Wilkinson County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 77/100 (C). The county has 92 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 520 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 | 8.7% | 17.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.3% of measured traffic | 1.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.2% | 4.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 40 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 40,265 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 | 8.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 40 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 520 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Wilkinson County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perrytown Road over Turkey Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 140 | 1962 |
| Lake Mary Road over Percy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1979 |
| Bowling Green Road over Branch Of Middle Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1950 |
| Cold Springs Road over Cypress Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1961 |
| Bowling Green Road over Thompson Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 55 | 1940 |
| Whetstone Road over Dry Fork Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1940 |
| Turnbull Road over West Fork Thompson Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1991 |
| Old US 61 over Crooked Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1958 |
| H Street over Redding Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 680 | 1987 |
| Mount Carmel Road over Br. Of Little Buffalo R. | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 60 | 1998 |
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.