US Bridges

SR 25 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · 2.0 MI N US 72 · Structure no. 31000250712077A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
582 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 25 over Norfolk Southern RR in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2043. The structure is 582 ft (177.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 25
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location2.0 MI N US 72
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates34.82124, -88.21557
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length582 ft (177.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 25 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 582 ft (177.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.