US Bridges

SR 12 over Abandoned RR

Fair

Choctaw County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI W SR 15 · Structure no. 310001201013040

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 12 over Abandoned RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 12 over Abandoned RR in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 12
CrossesAbandoned RR
Location0.1 MI W SR 15
RouteState Highway 12
CountyChoctaw County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.31993, -89.17916
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 12 over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 12 over Abandoned RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 12 over Abandoned RR carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 12 over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 12 over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.