Old Highway 12 over Dry Creek
GoodLowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T17S R18W · Structure no. SA4400000000130
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 12 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Highway 12 over Dry Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 12 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 12 over Dry 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Old Highway 12 over Dry Creek carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 12 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 12 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.