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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNNAMED STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1947 | 79 | 3,800 |
| BALLS MILL CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 3,800 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1947 | 79 | 11,000 |
| TADPOLE CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 6,400 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,000 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,000 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1947 | 79 | 2,000 |
| OLD FORT BAYOU TRIBUTARY | Mississippi | Good | 1947 | 79 | 7,900 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1947 | 79 | 4,200 |
| OLD CREEK RUN | Mississippi | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 2,300 |
| TOWN CREEK RELIEF | Mississippi | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 19,000 |
| MUD CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 16,022 |
| WEAVER CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1947 | 79 | 6,800 |
| HOBOLOCHITTO CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 15,000 |
| BOGUE PHALIA RIVER | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,950 |
| HOG NOSE CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,500 |
| EAST FORK AMITE RIVER | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,400 |
| RELIEF | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 3,400 |
| ADAMS CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 3,400 |
| TEOC CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,200 |
| CANE CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,200 |
| HOPE BRANCH | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,400 |
| SAND CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 650 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 650 |
| CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,500 |
| COONSHUCK CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,500 |
| BLINKER CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 4,500 |
| CALDWELL CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 3,900 |
| REDMONT RR | Mississippi | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 5,700 |
| CRIPPLE DEER CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 5,800 |
| FLAT BRANCH | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,400 |
| SWEETWATER CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,400 |
| LITTLE SWEETWATER CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,100 |
| PASCAGOULA RIVER | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,300 |
| RELIEF | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,300 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 3,300 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 3,300 |
| BIG CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,300 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 3,100 |
| BLUFF CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,900 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,900 |
| RELIEF | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,900 |
| BLACK CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,900 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,900 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,200 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 5,700 |
| THOMPSON CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,300 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,900 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,900 |
| RELIEF | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 5,500 |
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.