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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCNUTT LAKE | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 260 |
| BRANCH | Mississippi | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 90 |
| RAILROAD CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 70 |
| YELLOW LAKE BAYOU CUTOFF | Mississippi | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 60 |
| DRAINAGE CANAL | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 30 |
| TIPPO BAYOU | Mississippi | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 20 |
| BRANCH OF MCGEE CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1940 | 86 | 120 |
| THOMPSON CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 55 |
| DRY FORK CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 50 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 230 |
| MOUND CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1940 | 86 | 180 |
| SHORT CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 120 |
| ONEIL CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1940 | 86 | 5 |
| BURKETTS CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1941 | 85 | 18,000 |
| GORDONS CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1941 | 85 | 24,000 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1941 | 85 | 13,000 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1941 | 85 | 13,000 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1941 | 85 | 32,000 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1941 | 85 | 53,000 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 2,200 |
| BURLINGTON NORTHERN RR | Mississippi | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,700 |
| CNIC RR | Mississippi | Good | 1941 | 85 | 4,800 |
| MILE BRANCH | Mississippi | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,400 |
| ABANDONED RR | Mississippi | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,400 |
| CONEHOMA CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 5,100 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,800 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,800 |
| PECAN BAYOU | Mississippi | Good | 1941 | 85 | 910 |
| SLOUGH | Mississippi | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 910 |
| PELLAPHALIA CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 1,100 |
| BULLEN CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1941 | 85 | 266 |
| COLES CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1941 | 85 | 266 |
| KENNY CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1941 | 85 | 90 |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR | Mississippi | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 580 |
| BULL CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 4,200 |
| ABANDONED RR | Mississippi | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 4,700 |
| ABANDONED RR | Mississippi | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,500 |
| BOLES CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,500 |
| QUINN CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 2,300 |
| BOGUE HOMA CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 3,300 |
| TERRYS CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1942 | 84 | 1,300 |
| BLACK CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 790 |
| DEER CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1942 | 84 | 1,100 |
| STRONG RIVER | Mississippi | Fair | 1943 | 83 | 2,500 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 50 |
| RELIEF FOR SPLUNGE CK | Mississippi | Good | 1945 | 81 | 1,400 |
| BRANCH OF WELLS CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1945 | 81 | 30 |
| GALLAGHER CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 2,800 |
| RELIEF DITCH | Mississippi | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 10 |
| TRIBUTARY GUY LEE BRANCH | Mississippi | Fair | 1945 | 81 | 800 |
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.