US Bridges

SR 25 over Moore Branch

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · 3.3 MI S US 72 · Structure no. 310002507120220

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Moore Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 25 over Moore Branch in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 25
CrossesMoore Branch
Location3.3 MI S US 72
RouteState Highway 25
CountyTishomingo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.74595, -88.22222
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionMay 2023
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$203 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 25 over Moore Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over Moore Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Moore Branch carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Moore Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 25 over Moore Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.