US Bridges

SR 25 over Josey Creek Tributary

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI S US 82 · Structure no. 310002505306980

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Josey Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying SR 25 over Josey Creek Tributary in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 25
CrossesJosey Creek Tributary
Location0.8 MI S US 82
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates33.48383, -88.85077
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
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 25 over Josey Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over Josey Creek Tributary 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Josey Creek Tributary carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Josey Creek Tributary?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 25 over Josey Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.