US Bridges

SR 512 over Chickasawhay River

Good

Clarke County, Mississippi · 6.7 MI N SR 18 · Structure no. 310051201201770

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
742 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 512 over Chickasawhay River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 512 over Chickasawhay River in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 742 ft (226.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 512
CrossesChickasawhay River
Location6.7 MI N SR 18
RouteState Highway 512
Coordinates32.04242, -88.74541
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length742 ft (226.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 512 over Chickasawhay River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 512 over Chickasawhay River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 512 over Chickasawhay River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 512 over Chickasawhay River?

The structure is 742 ft (226.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 512 over Chickasawhay River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.