US Bridges

SR 32 over Holmes Lake Cutoff

Good

Bolivar County, Mississippi · 3.3 MI W SR 161 · Structure no. 310003200600720

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Holmes Lake Cutoff is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Holmes Lake Cutoff in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesHolmes Lake Cutoff
Location3.3 MI W SR 161
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates33.92696, -90.81095
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 32 over Holmes Lake Cutoff built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Holmes Lake Cutoff 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Holmes Lake Cutoff carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Holmes Lake Cutoff?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Holmes Lake Cutoff?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.