SR 12 over Ward Branch
GoodAttala County, Mississippi · 3.9 MI E SR 429 · Structure no. 310001200409130
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 12 over Ward Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 12 over Ward Branch in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 12 over Ward Branch built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 12 over Ward Branch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 12 over Ward Branch carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 12 over Ward Branch?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 12 over Ward Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.