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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUD CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,200 |
| CNIC RR/WEST STREET | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 14,000 |
| US 51 ABANDONDED RR | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 16,000 |
| PEARL RIVER | Mississippi | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 16,000 |
| TOOMSUBA CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,800 |
| PEARL RIVER RELIEF | Mississippi | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 16,000 |
| OVER OLD US 49 KCS RR | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 18,000 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 18,000 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 21,000 |
| CONWAY SLOUGH | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 13,000 |
| KCS RR | Mississippi | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 11,500 |
| DRAINAGE CANAL | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 8,600 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,600 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 7,700 |
| SWEETWATER CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 8,100 |
| SWEETWATER CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 8,100 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 13,000 |
| HOGPEN CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 12,000 |
| CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,700 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,100 |
| REDLAND CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 4,100 |
| SHORT CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 4,400 |
| UNNAMED CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,100 |
| CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,400 |
| TOWN CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 14,000 |
| MOORE SPRING | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 4,500 |
| FOSTER CREEK TRIBUTARY | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,400 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,600 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,700 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 5,700 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 5,700 |
| MILE BRANCH | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 2,900 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 920 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 920 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 920 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 5,900 |
| RELIEF | Mississippi | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 150 |
| RELIEF | Mississippi | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 150 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,600 |
| SPRING CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 1,500 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,500 |
| NORVELL CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,200 |
| HELL CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,800 |
| KINGS CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,900 |
| OKANNATIE W B | Mississippi | Poor | 1938 | 88 | 1,900 |
| OKANNATIE E B | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 1,900 |
| TOWN CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 2,000 |
| QUINN BRANCH | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 1,100 |
| JONES BAYOU | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 3,300 |
| TOWN CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,800 |
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.