Yalobusha County Bridge Report Card
Yalobusha County scores 80 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Yalobusha County, Mississippi
Yalobusha County has 158 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 4 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.7% is at or below the 5.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 13,290 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Yalobusha County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 80/100 (B). The county has 158 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 4 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 13,290 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 | 5.7% | 11.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.8% of measured traffic | 3.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.5% | 5.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 278,275 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 | 5.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 13,290 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Yalobusha County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 32 over Johnson Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,200 | 1955 |
| SR 7 over Perry Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,000 | 1953 |
| SR 32 over Long Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1950 |
| US 51 over Tillatoba Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,200 | 1940 |
| SR 32 over Billys Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,200 | 1950 |
| US 51 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 740 | 1940 |
| W. Lee Street over Unnamed Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 320 | 1974 |
| Co RD 90 over Unnamed Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 110 | 1973 |
| County RD 58 over Bch Of Billys Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1978 |
| Market Street over Unnamed Stream | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 420 | 1997 |
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.