US Bridges

SR 25 over Pearl River

Fair

Leake County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI N SR 13 · Structure no. 310002504004150

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,302 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Pearl River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 25 over Pearl River in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 1,302 ft (396.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 25
CrossesPearl River
Location0.1 MI N SR 13
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates32.66478, -89.64741
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,302 ft (396.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 25 over Pearl River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Pearl River carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Pearl River?

The structure is 1,302 ft (396.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Pearl River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.