US Bridges

Old Highway 25 over Cummings Creek E Branch

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 9S R 9E B · Structure no. SA2900000000142

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Highway 25 over Cummings Creek E Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Old Highway 25 over Cummings Creek E Branch in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

CarriesOld Highway 25
CrossesCummings Creek E Branch
LocationSec 16 T 9S R 9E B
RouteCity Street 882
Coordinates34.30464, -88.35458
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2024)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Highway 25 over Cummings Creek E Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Highway 25 over Cummings Creek E Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Highway 25 over Cummings Creek E Branch carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Highway 25 over Cummings Creek E Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Old Highway 25 over Cummings Creek E Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.