US Bridges

SR 25 over Lobutcha Creek

Fair

Leake County, Mississippi · 8.9 MI N SR 35 · Structure no. 31000250400657A

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
620 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Lobutcha Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 25 over Lobutcha Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,950 by 2043. The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 25
CrossesLobutcha Creek
Location8.9 MI N SR 35
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates32.86238, -89.44217
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length620 ft (189 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2023)
Projected traffic3,950 by 2043
Trucks22%
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 Lobutcha Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over Lobutcha Creek 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 Lobutcha Creek carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Lobutcha Creek?

The structure is 620 ft (189 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Lobutcha Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.