US Bridges

SR 25 over Sandy Creek

Poor

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI S Tenn ST Line · Structure no. 310002507122130

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 25 over Sandy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 25 over Sandy Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 25
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.2 MI S Tenn ST Line
RouteState Highway 25
Coordinates34.99247, -88.25184
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 25 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 25 over Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 25 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 25 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 25 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.