US Bridges

SR 25 over Pearl River

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · 1.7 MI N I 55 · Structure no. 31000250250017B

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Pearl River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 25 over Pearl River in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 60 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2043. The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 25
CrossesPearl River
Location1.7 MI N I 55
RouteState Highway 25
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.33213, -90.13169
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,140 ft (347.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2023)
Projected traffic21,500 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$898 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 25 over Pearl River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 25 over Pearl River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Pearl River carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Pearl River?

The structure is 1,140 ft (347.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Pearl River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.