US Bridges

SR 25 over Burkett Creek Diversion

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI N SR · Structure no. 310002504813910

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Burkett Creek Diversion is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 25 over Burkett Creek Diversion in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 25
CrossesBurkett Creek Diversion
Location1.4 MI N SR
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates34.00607, -88.47518
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2023)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Burkett Creek Diversion built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over Burkett Creek Diversion 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Burkett Creek Diversion carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Burkett Creek Diversion?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Burkett Creek Diversion?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.