SR 12 over Howard Creek
GoodLowndes County, Mississippi · 8.4 MI N US 82 · Structure no. 310001204418760
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 222 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 12 over Howard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 12 over Howard Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 12 over Howard Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 12 over Howard Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 12 over Howard Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 12 over Howard Creek?
The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 12 over Howard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.