US Bridges

HWY 25 South over Weaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T13S R19W · Structure no. SA4800000000210

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
270 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 25 South over Weaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 25 South over Weaver Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 25 South
CrossesWeaver Creek
LocationSec 12 T13S R19W
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyMonroe County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.94432, -88.48752
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2018)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2040
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 25 South over Weaver Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 25 South over Weaver 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 25 South over Weaver Creek carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is HWY 25 South over Weaver Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 25 South over Weaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.