US Bridges

SR 32 over Persimmon Creek

Good

Calhoun County, Mississippi · 3.4 MI E Yalobusha Cl · Structure no. 310003200710010

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Persimmon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Persimmon Creek in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesPersimmon Creek
Location3.4 MI E Yalobusha Cl
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates34.07412, -89.45176
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Persimmon Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Persimmon 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Persimmon Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 32 over Persimmon Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Persimmon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.