SR 12 over Moccasin Creek
PoorHolmes County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI E SR 17 · Structure no. 310001202606920
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 12 over Moccasin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 12 over Moccasin Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Moccasin Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 12 over Moccasin Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 12 over Moccasin Creek carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 12 over Moccasin Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 12 over Moccasin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.