US Bridges

SR 8/SR 25 over Creek

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · SR 8/SR 25 under 45 · Structure no. 310000804815840

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
629 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8/SR 25 over Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8/SR 25 over Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 629 ft (191.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 8/SR 25
CrossesCreek
LocationSR 8/SR 25 under 45
RouteState Highway 8
Coordinates33.81279, -88.49032
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length629 ft (191.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 8/SR 25 over Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8/SR 25 over 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 8/SR 25 over Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 8/SR 25 over Creek?

The structure is 629 ft (191.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8/SR 25 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.