US Bridges

SR 12 over Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Mississippi · 2.4 MI E SR 15 · Structure no. 310001201013300

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 12 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 12 over Creek in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 98 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 12
CrossesCreek
Location2.4 MI E SR 15
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates33.34008, -89.14208
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is SR 12 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 12 over Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 12 over Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR 12 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.