US Bridges

SR 32 over Caney Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI W Chickasaw Cl · Structure no. 310003200712420

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Caney Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Caney Branch in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesCaney Branch
Location1.2 MI W Chickasaw Cl
RouteState Highway 32
CountyCalhoun County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.05947, -89.15779
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Caney Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Caney Branch 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 Caney Branch carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Caney Branch?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Caney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.