US Bridges

SR 12 over Ditch

Fair

Attala County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI E SR 35 South · Structure no. 310001200410180

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 12 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 12 over Ditch in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 86 years old, older 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 12
CrossesDitch
Location1.5 MI E SR 35 South
RouteState Highway 12
CountyAttala County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.07119, -89.55329
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating66.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$148 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 12 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 12 over Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 12 over Ditch carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 12 over Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 12 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.