SR 32 over Porter Lake
FairBolivar County, Mississippi · 2.6 MI E SR 1 · Structure no. 310003200600260
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 32 over Porter Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Porter Lake in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 32 over Porter Lake built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 32 over Porter Lake 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 32 over Porter Lake carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 32 over Porter Lake?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 32 over Porter Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.