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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 5,500 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,900 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,900 |
| LITTLE APOOKTA CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 2,900 |
| HOSSPEN CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,900 |
| RELIEF | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 3,000 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 4,700 |
| CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 4,400 |
| KCS RR | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 9,500 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 4,000 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 850 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 850 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,400 |
| WEST TULIP CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 6,400 |
| MIDDLE TULIP CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 6,400 |
| BOGUEFALA CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 3,400 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 4,700 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,900 |
| KIRKSEY CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,200 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 2,100 |
| CHICO CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,900 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,100 |
| ICY BOGUE | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 650 |
| CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 630 |
| DRY CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 630 |
| CUSHTUSIA CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 630 |
| WILLIS CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,600 |
| MAMMOTH BAYOU | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 3,100 |
| DRAINAGE CANAL | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 545 |
| MERRILL BRANCH | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 40 |
| WELLS CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1948 | 78 | 50 |
| JOHNSON BAYOU | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 5,000 |
| TRIB LYNCH CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 1,000 |
| POLLARD CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1948 | 78 | 1,100 |
| TRIB LITTLE BAHALA CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1948 | 78 | 180 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1949 | 77 | 41,000 |
| RELIEF | Mississippi | Good | 1949 | 77 | 41,000 |
| BLACK CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 7,000 |
| ABANDONED RR | Mississippi | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,450 |
| WELLS CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1949 | 77 | 2,450 |
| CASSIDY BAYOU | Mississippi | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 880 |
| DRAINAGE CANAL | Mississippi | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,500 |
| DAVIDS BAYOU | Mississippi | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,400 |
| DRAINAGE CANAL | Mississippi | Good | 1949 | 77 | 1,500 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 690 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 690 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 690 |
| BAYOU | Mississippi | Poor | 1949 | 77 | 3,200 |
| BAYOU | Mississippi | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 3,200 |
| DRAINAGE CANAL | Mississippi | Fair | 1949 | 77 | 1,100 |
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.