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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
HATCHAPALOO CREEK Mississippi Poor 1950 76 40
CLEAR CREEK Mississippi Poor 1950 76 40
JONES BAYOU Mississippi Poor 1950 76 40
SIX MILE BAYOU Mississippi Fair 1950 76 300
BUCKATUNNA CRK Mississippi Fair 1950 76 213
BRANCH OF MIDDLE FORK Mississippi Poor 1950 76 80
STREAM Mississippi Fair 1950 76 230
STREAM Mississippi Fair 1950 76 230

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.