US Bridges

SR 32 over Houlka Creek

Good

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · 2.1 MI W SR 15 · Structure no. 310003200913210

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Houlka Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Houlka Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesHoulka Creek
Location2.1 MI W SR 15
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates34.03818, -89.03561
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Houlka Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Houlka 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Houlka Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Houlka Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Houlka Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.