Why ASCE-MS Report Card?

Public Health and Safety

Deteriorating Infrastructure

Funding Shortfalls

ASCE is a leader

ASCE-MS Topics

Dams

Drinking Water

Roads/Bridges

Wastewater

Grading Process

Topic grades were averaged based on different types of facility and funding sources.

Federal A

State B

County C

City D

Avg B-

Grading Process

Over-sight Committee

Student Research Groups (JSU/MSU/UM)

Member professionals that specialize in the specific fields also volunteered to review narrative and grades.

Dams in Mississippi

Dams Grade: D

Inspection Frequency

Low Operating Budget

Remediation Needs

9th Nationally (All Types)

18th Nationally (High Hazard)

Drinking Water in Mississippi

Drinking Water Grade: C -

Potable Water Sources and Suppliers

93% potable water from aquifers

Agency Regulation

Lack of enforcement data

21st Nationally per capita needs

Funding and Trends

50% shortfall in 20 year study

Roads/Bridges in Mississippi

Roads/Bridges Grade: C

State/Federal Roads v Local Roads

Agency Programs

Funding and Trends

50% shortfall in 25 year study (Roads)

20% shortfall (Bridges)

Roads/Bridges Grade: C

Table 3: Total Highway and Bridge Needs with Funding Projections in Millions of Dollars

Program Full Needs Funding Projection

Highways $25,185 $11,627

Bridges $4,612 $3,684

Total $29,797 $15,311

Total /year $1,103 $567

Wastewater in Mississippi

Wastewater Grades: C -

Central Systems v On-Site Treatment

Agency Enforcement

14th Nationally per capita needs

Funding and Trends

30% shortfall in 20 year study

What can we do?

Funding Issues

Greater Efficiency/ Technology Improvements

Education/ Advocacy

ASCE Future Work

Update Report - Improve grading process

Increase ASCE member involvement

Capitol Improvement Workshops

Continue ASCE’s Service to Members and to the Public

INTRODUCTION

The ASCE-MS report card is an independent

assessment of infrastructure in our state.

The goal is to increase understanding of

the current and future infrastructure needs

in Mississippi and prompt decision makers

in government to formulate policies and

direct the necessary funding to address

Mississippi’s infrastructure needs.