Bridge rental and cost-share program. The bridges are used to help avoid numerous temporary culvert and debris crossings, which have a higher risk of water quality impact than temporary bridge…

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R8-Southern Region awarded the Mississippi Forestry Commission $500,000 for the Bridge Rental and Cost-Share Program on July 2, 2026, under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Temporary Bridge Program (CFDA 10.721). The award funds the establishment or maintenance of a rental program for temporary bridges, bridge mats, or other temporary water crossing structures used during forest management operations in Mississippi. These temporary structures help avoid numerous temporary culvert and debris crossings, which present higher risk of water quality impact than temporary bridge crossings. The recipient may operate the program as fee rental, no-cost rental, or rent-to-own and will make bridges available for use by loggers and contractors crossing streams and wet areas. Performance runs through July 1, 2031, with work taking place in Mississippi. Requests to extend the award must be submitted in writing with an updated SF-424 at least 60 days in advance. Reimbursements or advances are made upon receipt of an SF-270.

Bridge rental and cost-share program. The bridges are used to help avoid numerous temporary culvert and debris crossings, which have a higher risk of water quality impact than temporary bridge crossings.