US Bridges

SR 32 over Horsepen Creek

Poor

Calhoun County, Mississippi · 2.0 MI E Yalobusha Cl · Structure no. 310003200709800

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Horsepen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 32 over Horsepen Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesHorsepen Creek
Location2.0 MI E Yalobusha Cl
RouteState Highway 32
CountyCalhoun County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.07462, -89.47577
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$250 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Horsepen Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Horsepen Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Horsepen Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Horsepen Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 32 over Horsepen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.