Old HWY 12 over Black Creek
GoodLowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T17S R18W · Structure no. SA4400000000131
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old HWY 12 over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old HWY 12 over Black 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,700 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old HWY 12 over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old HWY 12 over Black 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Old HWY 12 over Black Creek carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old HWY 12 over Black Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Old HWY 12 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.