US Bridges

SR 12 over Chinchahoma Creek

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · 10.6 MI E Choctaw Cl · Structure no. 310001205314700

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 12 over Chinchahoma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 12 over Chinchahoma Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 12
CrossesChinchahoma Creek
Location10.6 MI E Choctaw Cl
RouteState Highway 12
Coordinates33.39781, -88.93317
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.1 US tons
Inventory rating52.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 12 over Chinchahoma Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 12 over Chinchahoma 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 12 over Chinchahoma Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 12 over Chinchahoma Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR 12 over Chinchahoma Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.