US Bridges

SR 12 over Cole Creek

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · 10.1 MI E SR 35 South · Structure no. 310001200411050

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
221 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 12 over Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 12 over Cole Creek 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 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
Location10.1 MI E SR 35 South
RouteState Highway 12
CountyAttala County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.15232, -89.44425
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating81.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length221 ft (67.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 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 built?

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

What condition is SR 12 over Cole Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 12 over Cole Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 12 over Cole Creek?

The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 12 over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.