US Bridges

Hamilton ST CR 32 over Bray Creek

FairPosted for load

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T14S R 3E · Structure no. SA0900000000102

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton ST CR 32 over Bray Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hamilton ST CR 32 over Bray Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 405 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHamilton ST CR 32
CrossesBray Creek
LocationSec 4 T14S R 3E
RouteCity Street 32
Coordinates33.89868, -88.99495
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.5 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2023)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamilton ST CR 32 over Bray Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamilton ST CR 32 over Bray Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hamilton ST CR 32 over Bray Creek carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton ST CR 32 over Bray Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton ST CR 32 over Bray Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.