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 | 1936 | 90 | 2,400 |
| VICTORIA CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 2,400 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 960 |
| CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 4,200 |
| SAVANNAH CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 250 |
| GAINES CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 50 |
| SUNFLOWER RIVER | Mississippi | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 11,000 |
| BRANCH OF OKATOMA CK | Mississippi | Poor | 1936 | 90 | 165 |
| GERTRUDE FORD | Mississippi | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 12,000 |
| CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 440 |
| SHACKLEFORD LAKE | Mississippi | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 120 |
| STOUTS BAYOU | Mississippi | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 440 |
| STOUTS BAYOU | Mississippi | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 740 |
| N WASHINGTON ST | Mississippi | Fair | 1936 | 90 | 20 |
| SHUBUTA CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 640 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 640 |
| PACHUTA CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 640 |
| CANTS CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 580 |
| WEIR CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,500 |
| ALLEN CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 1,300 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 1,300 |
| HOLLICAR CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 990 |
| REEDY CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,200 |
| MCGILLIS CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1937 | 89 | 2,100 |
| MILL CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,400 |
| BIG BRANCH | Mississippi | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 2,600 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,200 |
| CYPRESS CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,200 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,200 |
| RELIEF | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 17,000 |
| BLACK CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 800 |
| TOWN CREEK TRIB EAST | Mississippi | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 4,600 |
| CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1937 | 89 | 3,300 |
| TOWN CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,000 |
| CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,000 |
| PATTON CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,600 |
| RELIEF STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 3,300 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1937 | 89 | 590 |
| CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 590 |
| RELIEF OPENING | Mississippi | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 450 |
| RELIEF OPENING | Mississippi | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 450 |
| PEACHAHALA CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 450 |
| RELIEF OPENING | Mississippi | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 450 |
| RELIEF OPENING | Mississippi | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 450 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,000 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1937 | 89 | 2,300 |
| DRAINAGE CANAL | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,700 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 270 |
| CATHEY BRANCH | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,500 |
| BURLINGTON NORTHERN RR | Mississippi | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 280 |
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.