US Bridges

SR 32 over Cowpen Canal

Fair

Calhoun County, Mississippi · 2.4 MI E SR 9 · Structure no. 310003200711350

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Cowpen Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR 32 over Cowpen Canal in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesCowpen Canal
Location2.4 MI E SR 9
RouteState Highway 32
CountyCalhoun County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.0068, -89.31475
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 Cowpen Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Cowpen Canal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Cowpen Canal carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Cowpen Canal?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 32 over Cowpen Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.