US Bridges

SR 25 over Town Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Mississippi · 2.9 MI E US 45A · Structure no. 310002504811270

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
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 Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 25
CrossesTown Creek
Location2.9 MI E US 45A
RouteState Highway 25
CountyMonroe County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.74793, -88.63858
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 25 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over Town 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Town Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Town Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 25 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.