US Bridges

CO RD 32 over Bch of Peachahala Creek

Poor

Carroll County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T17N R 5E · Structure no. SA0800000000053

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 32 over Bch of Peachahala Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 32 over Bch of Peachahala Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesCO RD 32
CrossesBch of Peachahala Creek
LocationSec 32 T17N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates33.29258, -89.80078
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2020)
Projected traffic8 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$258,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 32 over Bch of Peachahala Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 32 over Bch of Peachahala 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 32 over Bch of Peachahala Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CO RD 32 over Bch of Peachahala Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 32 over Bch of Peachahala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.