US Bridges

SR 16 over SR 25

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · SR 16 over SR 25 · Structure no. 31000160401040A

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
327 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over SR 25 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over SR 25 in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 16
CrossesSR 25
LocationSR 16 over SR 25
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates32.70334, -89.62839
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length327 ft (99.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2023)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over SR 25 built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 over SR 25 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over SR 25 carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over SR 25?

The structure is 327 ft (99.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over SR 25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.