Historic Bridges in Mississippi
908 bridges built before 1951 in Mississippi still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 908 bridges in Mississippi built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAND CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,100 |
| LONG CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,100 |
| BOGUE CULLEY CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,600 |
| DOUGHERLY BAYOU | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 7,900 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,500 |
| SUNFLOWER RIVER | Mississippi | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 2,200 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,800 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,800 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,800 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,200 |
| SELLERS CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,800 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1940 | 86 | 8,900 |
| THOMPSON CREEK TRIB | Mississippi | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,400 |
| THOMPSON CREEK TRIB | Mississippi | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,400 |
| GUYTON CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,900 |
| BROUGHER CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 7,800 |
| MELTON BRANCH | Mississippi | Good | 1940 | 86 | 750 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1940 | 86 | 8,800 |
| W FORK WAGGONER CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,100 |
| E FORK WAGGONER CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,100 |
| PEARL RIVER | Mississippi | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 2,800 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1940 | 86 | 3,600 |
| BLAKELY CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1940 | 86 | 2,900 |
| TOWN CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1940 | 86 | 5,600 |
| CHUQUATONCHEE RELIEF | Mississippi | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 4,500 |
| CHUQUATONCHEE CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,500 |
| MARTIN CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 2,900 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 3,100 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 4,700 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,100 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,100 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,100 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1940 | 86 | 1,100 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,100 |
| DURDEN CREEK SPILLWAY | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 500 |
| BR OF SECOND CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| BR OF SECOND CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| NATCHEZ & SOUTHERN RR | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 9,260 |
| SADDLERS CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 10 |
| GORDONS CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5,300 |
| NORTH DRY CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| BIG BILOXI RIVER | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 1,000 |
| ICGRR (MILL STREET) | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 28,000 |
| GARDINER PARK TRIBUTARY | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 7,000 |
| GALLAGHER CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 7,000 |
| GALLAGHER CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 490 |
| MAGNOLIA CK | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 7,100 |
| HOUSE CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 260 |
| GIN CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 80 |
| GIN CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 80 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.