SR 12 over Tchula Lake Cutoff
FairHolmes County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI E Humphreys Cl · Structure no. 310001202604750
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 12 over Tchula Lake Cutoff is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 12 over Tchula Lake Cutoff in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 12 over Tchula Lake Cutoff built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 12 over Tchula Lake Cutoff 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 12 over Tchula Lake Cutoff carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 12 over Tchula Lake Cutoff?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 12 over Tchula Lake Cutoff?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.