US Bridges

SR 25 over Pickens Branch

Fair

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · 4.3 MI N US 72 · Structure no. 310002507121000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Pickens Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 25 over Pickens Branch in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 25
CrossesPickens Branch
Location4.3 MI N US 72
RouteState Highway 25
CountyTishomingo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.84821, -88.20699
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Pickens Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over Pickens Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Pickens Branch carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Pickens Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 25 over Pickens Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.