SR 12 over Black Creek
FairHolmes County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI E SR 17 · Structure no. 310001202607040
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 12 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 12 over Black Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 12 over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 12 over Black Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 12 over Black Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 12 over Black Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 12 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.