US Bridges

SR 25 over Town Creek

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · 7.0 MI N SR 16 · Structure no. 310002504005140

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Town Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 25 over Town Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 25
CrossesTown Creek
Location7.0 MI N SR 16
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates32.76998, -89.54644
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2023)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Town Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over Town Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Town Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Town Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 25 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.