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 | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 3,650 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,850 |
| LUXAPLILIA RIVER RELIEF | Mississippi | Good | 1937 | 89 | 15,000 |
| LITTLE BLACK CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 4,000 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 9,200 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 4,600 |
| WHITE SAND CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 670 |
| TOWN BRANCH | Mississippi | Good | 1937 | 89 | 2,800 |
| PEARL RIVER RELIEF | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,800 |
| PEARL RIVER | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,800 |
| CHICKASAWHAY RIVER | Mississippi | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 5,900 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 21,000 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1937 | 89 | 3,900 |
| GOURDVINE CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 3,400 |
| KCS RR | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,100 |
| NOXUBEE RELIEF | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,500 |
| NOXUBEE RELIEF | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,500 |
| NOXUBEE RELIEF | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,500 |
| NOXUBEE RELIEF | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,500 |
| NOXUBEE RELIEF | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,500 |
| HORSE HUNTERS RELIEF | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,100 |
| HORSE HUNTERS CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 2,100 |
| VERNON BRANCH RELIEF | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 5,400 |
| BUTTAHATCHIE RIVER | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 30 |
| BUTTAHATCHIE RELIEF | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 100 |
| BOCOCHETTA CANAL | Mississippi | Good | 1937 | 89 | 260 |
| SR 161 | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 1,100 |
| TOWN CR | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 13,000 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1937 | 89 | 1,000 |
| SILVER CREEK AT MIDNIGHT | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 180 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 3,400 |
| BYNUM CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1937 | 89 | 70 |
| STOUTS BAYOU | Mississippi | Good | 1937 | 89 | 4,000 |
| RUSSELL CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1937 | 89 | 80 |
| SHUBUTA CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 640 |
| GORDONS CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 16,000 |
| CHICKASAWHAY RIVER | Mississippi | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 1,100 |
| KCS RR | Mississippi | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 1,100 |
| RELIEF | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,100 |
| RELIEF | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,100 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 700 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,400 |
| BIG BILOXI RIVER | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 8,500 |
| BAYOU DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,300 |
| DRAINAGE CANAL | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,200 |
| RELIEF | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,400 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 550 |
| SPRING CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 1,500 |
| RELIEF | Mississippi | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 1,500 |
| SPRING CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 1,500 |
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.