US Bridges

SR 12 over Cole Creek Tributary

Fair

Attala County, Mississippi · 9.8 MI E SR 35 South · Structure no. 310001200411020

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 12 over Cole Creek Tributary is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 12 over Cole Creek Tributary in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 12
CrossesCole Creek Tributary
Location9.8 MI E SR 35 South
RouteState Highway 12
CountyAttala County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.14785, -89.44811
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 12 over Cole Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 12 over Cole Creek Tributary 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 Cole Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 12 over Cole Creek Tributary?

The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 12 over Cole Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.