US Bridges

Gum Branch-Hwy 25 over Noxubee River

Good

Winston County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T16N R13E B · Structure no. SA8000000000099

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gum Branch-Hwy 25 over Noxubee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gum Branch-Hwy 25 over Noxubee River in Winston County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesGum Branch-Hwy 25
CrossesNoxubee River
LocationSec 19 T16N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 673
Coordinates33.22951, -89.01313
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Gum Branch-Hwy 25 over Noxubee River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gum Branch-Hwy 25 over Noxubee River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Gum Branch-Hwy 25 over Noxubee River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Gum Branch-Hwy 25 over Noxubee River?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gum Branch-Hwy 25 over Noxubee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.