Winston County Bridge Report Card
Winston County scores 97 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Winston County, Mississippi
Winston County has 176 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.7% is at or below the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 145 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Winston County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 97/100 (A). The county has 176 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 145 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 | 1.7% | 3.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.1% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 34 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 191,330 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 | 1.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 34 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 145 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Winston County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuck Wilkes Road over Trib Of Noxapater Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 90 | 1979 |
| Fdr 972 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1981 |
| Triplett Store RD over Blackwater Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5 | 2014 |
| SR 14 over Ditch | High traffic | Good | 8,300 | 1974 |
| SR 14 over Town Creek Canal | High traffic | Fair | 7,200 | 1998 |
| SR 25 over Pinishook Creek | High traffic | Fair | 5,800 | 1983 |
| SR 25 over Reedy Creek | High traffic | Fair | 5,600 | 1981 |
| SR 15 over Ditch | High traffic | Good | 5,200 | 1972 |
| SR 15 over Stream | High traffic | Good | 4,800 | 1964 |
| SR 15 over Relief | High traffic | Fair | 4,800 | 1965 |
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.