US Bridges

SR 25 over Talking Warrior Creek

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · 6.1 MI N Winston Cl · Structure no. 31000250530626A

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Talking Warrior Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 25 over Talking Warrior Creek in Oktibbeha 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 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 25
CrossesTalking Warrior Creek
Location6.1 MI N Winston Cl
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates33.38351, -88.86952
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 Talking Warrior Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 25 over Talking Warrior 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Talking Warrior Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Talking Warrior Creek?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Talking Warrior Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.