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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GORDONS CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 13,000 |
| BRANCH | Mississippi | Poor | 1926 | 100 | 160 |
| CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1926 | 100 | 300 |
| FLEETWOOD CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 400 |
| KCS RR | Mississippi | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 360 |
| BAKERS CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1927 | 99 | 360 |
| CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1927 | 99 | 2,900 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 4,900 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 4,900 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 4,900 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 4,900 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 4,900 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 1,800 |
| AGRICULTURAL UP STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 760 |
| STOUTS BAYOU | Mississippi | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 440 |
| MORELAND CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1927 | 99 | 230 |
| SLOUGH | Mississippi | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 870 |
| SLOUGH | Mississippi | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 870 |
| BRANCH | Mississippi | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 60 |
| BRANCH | Mississippi | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 260 |
| DRY CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 30 |
| DRY CREEK RELIEF | Mississippi | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 100 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1928 | 98 | 5,700 |
| STOUTS BAYOU | Mississippi | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 486 |
| STOUTS BAYOU | Mississippi | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 8,100 |
| STOUTS BAYOU | Mississippi | Good | 1928 | 98 | 660 |
| KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RR | Mississippi | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,500 |
| LOCAL CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,071 |
| COUNTRY CLUB TRIB #1 | Mississippi | Good | 1929 | 97 | 7,000 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1929 | 97 | 14,000 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1929 | 97 | 6,800 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1929 | 97 | 6,800 |
| TILDA BOGUE CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 1,900 |
| CHUNKY RIVER | Mississippi | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 870 |
| BETHEL BRANCH | Mississippi | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 1,100 |
| TONACANA CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,000 |
| CHUNKY RIVER | Mississippi | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,000 |
| YOCKANOOKANY RIVER | Mississippi | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 1,400 |
| GORDONS CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 7,300 |
| GORDONS CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 2,900 |
| BIG BLACK RIVER | Mississippi | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 830 |
| RELIEF FOR BIG BLACK R | Mississippi | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 830 |
| RELIEF FOR BIG BLACK R | Mississippi | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 830 |
| RELIEF FOR BIG BLACK R | Mississippi | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 830 |
| RELIEF FOR BIG BLACK R | Mississippi | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 830 |
| RELIEF TOM RIVER | Mississippi | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,700 |
| POTTERCHITTO CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,100 |
| TURKEY CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,100 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1930 | 96 | 2,000 |
| CHUNKY RELIEF | Mississippi | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 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.