SR 12 over Tchula Lake
GoodHolmes County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI W US 49E · Structure no. 310001202604950
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 252 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 12 over Tchula Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 12 over Tchula Lake in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 12 over Tchula Lake built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 12 over Tchula Lake 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR 12 over Tchula Lake carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 12 over Tchula Lake?
The structure is 252 ft (76.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 12 over Tchula Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.