US Bridges

SR 12 over Ditch

Good

Choctaw County, Mississippi · 5.2 MI E Attala Cl · Structure no. 310001201012670

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 12 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 12 over Ditch in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1939, 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 12
CrossesDitch
Location5.2 MI E Attala Cl
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates33.29379, -89.23339
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Ditch built?

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

What condition is SR 12 over Ditch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 12 over Ditch carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 12 over Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 12 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.