US Bridges

SR 12 over Ditch

Fair

Holmes County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI E I 55 · Structure no. 310001202607880

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 12 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 12 over Ditch in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 12
CrossesDitch
Location0.4 MI E I 55
RouteState Highway 12
CountyHolmes County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.09789, -89.88862
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$361 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 12 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 12 over Ditch 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 Ditch carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 12 over Ditch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 12 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.