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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOWN CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 3,800 |
| MCCALL CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1938 | 88 | — |
| CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 8,300 |
| MCCLEMORE CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1938 | 88 | 6,782 |
| BRANCH | Mississippi | Good | 1938 | 88 | 290 |
| RELIEF | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 780 |
| BIRDS CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 780 |
| LOVES CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 780 |
| JACK LAKE RELIEF | Mississippi | Good | 1939 | 87 | 930 |
| RELIEF SLOUGH | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 930 |
| RELIEF | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 930 |
| RELIEF | Mississippi | Good | 1939 | 87 | 930 |
| BIG BLACK RIVER | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 930 |
| CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1939 | 87 | 14,000 |
| LYNCH CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1939 | 87 | 15,000 |
| LYNCH CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1939 | 87 | 15,000 |
| RELIEF | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,900 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 5,800 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1939 | 87 | 8,100 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 18,000 |
| STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 9,100 |
| WET WEATHER CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 9,100 |
| RUNNING SLOUGH | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 9,100 |
| WHEELER CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 11,000 |
| SR 35 & CNIC RR | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 12,000 |
| SAND CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 19,000 |
| BROWNS CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1939 | 87 | 13,000 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 3,800 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1939 | 87 | 1,900 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Good | 1939 | 87 | 3,500 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1939 | 87 | 2,400 |
| RIALS CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,400 |
| WOLF CREEK TRIB | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,300 |
| HASHUQUA CREEK | Mississippi | Poor | 1939 | 87 | 2,300 |
| DITCH | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 2,300 |
| BLANTON BRANCH | Mississippi | Good | 1939 | 87 | 5,100 |
| QUINN BRANCH | Mississippi | Good | 1939 | 87 | 5,000 |
| YELLOW CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1939 | 87 | 7,700 |
| LOTTVILLE CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1939 | 87 | 5,300 |
| TANYARD CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1939 | 87 | 3,400 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1939 | 87 | 4,200 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,200 |
| HOMINY CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 4,200 |
| TANGIPAHOA RIVER TRIB | Mississippi | Good | 1939 | 87 | 5,700 |
| UNNAMED STREAM | Mississippi | Good | 1939 | 87 | 14,000 |
| MAGEE CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 6,300 |
| BROWNS CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 1,600 |
| TURPIN CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1939 | 87 | 266 |
| TURPIN CREEK | Mississippi | Good | 1939 | 87 | 270 |
| TURPIN CREEK | Mississippi | Fair | 1939 | 87 | 266 |
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.