US Bridges

University Drive over SR 12

Fair

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI S US 82 · Structure no. 410001205315620

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

University Drive over SR 12 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying University Drive over SR 12 in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUniversity Drive
CrossesSR 12
Location0.6 MI S US 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOktibbeha County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.45882, -88.79894
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2023)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$332 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was University Drive over SR 12 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is University Drive over SR 12 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does University Drive over SR 12 carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is University Drive over SR 12?

The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns University Drive over SR 12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.