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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HONTOKALO CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1935 | 91 | 5,600 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 5,600 |
| WARRIOR CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,800 |
| CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,800 |
| TRIM CANE CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,800 |
| JOSEY CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,800 |
| JOLLY CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,700 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1935 | 91 | 1,100 |
| MAYO CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 570 |
| NOXUBEE RIVER | Mississippi | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 3,000 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Mississippi | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 2,000 |
| KINGS CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1935 | 91 | 17,000 |
| STRONG RIVER | Mississippi | Poor | 1935 | 91 | 3,400 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 690 |
| SAND CREEK TRIB | Mississippi | Good | 1935 | 91 | 800 |
| SAND CREEK TRIB | Mississippi | Good | 1935 | 91 | 800 |
| CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1935 | 91 | 800 |
| BARHAM CRK | Mississippi | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 1,570 |
| BRANCH | Mississippi | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 200 |
| TRIB E BOGUE CHITTO RIV | Mississippi | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 410 |
| BCH OF CATALPA CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 100 |
| SMALL DRAIN | Mississippi | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 650 |
| HALLS FERRY ROAD | Mississippi | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 3,300 |
| WHITE CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1935 | 91 | 50 |
| BIG BOGUE HOMA | Mississippi | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,100 |
| LAKE | Mississippi | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,100 |
| TAYLORS CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 5,600 |
| BIG SWAMP CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1936 | 90 | 10,000 |
| CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1936 | 90 | 12,000 |
| SHORT CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1936 | 90 | 13,000 |
| DICKERSON CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,600 |
| ALBRITTON CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,600 |
| MT PLEASANT CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1936 | 90 | 1,600 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,000 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 1,200 |
| SAND CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 8,600 |
| BRANCH | Mississippi | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,400 |
| DRAINAGE CANAL | Mississippi | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,300 |
| BARNES CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 270 |
| ROUNDHOUSE BRANCH | Mississippi | Good | 1936 | 90 | 8,600 |
| CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1936 | 90 | 3,200 |
| INDIAN BRANCH | Mississippi | Good | 1936 | 90 | 4,600 |
| BECKHAM BRANCH | Mississippi | Good | 1936 | 90 | 4,600 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1936 | 90 | 14,000 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 7,500 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 4,200 |
| WOLF CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 3,000 |
| TOWN CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 18,000 |
| DREDGE DITCH | Mississippi | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 2,400 |
| VICTORIA CANAL | Mississippi | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 2,400 |
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.