US Bridges

SR 25 over Tenn Tom Waterway

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · 9.7 MI N US 72 · Structure no. 310002507121540

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,003 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Tenn Tom Waterway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 25 over Tenn Tom Waterway in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2043. The structure is 2,003 ft (610.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 25
CrossesTenn Tom Waterway
Location9.7 MI N US 72
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates34.91272, -88.24691
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,003 ft (610.6 m)
Longest span400 ft (121.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 25 over Tenn Tom Waterway built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over Tenn Tom Waterway 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Tenn Tom Waterway carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Tenn Tom Waterway?

The structure is 2,003 ft (610.6 m) long with a longest span of 400 ft (121.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Tenn Tom Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.