US Bridges

32nd Ave & 2nd S over Branch

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 6N R15E · Structure no. SA3800000000089

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

32nd Ave & 2nd S over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 32nd Ave & 2nd S over Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries32nd Ave & 2nd S
CrossesBranch
LocationSec 13 T 6N R15E
RouteCity Street 129
Coordinates32.35722, -88.71058
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks1%
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$550,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 32nd Ave & 2nd S over Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 32nd Ave & 2nd S over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 32nd Ave & 2nd S over Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 32nd Ave & 2nd S over Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 32nd Ave & 2nd S over Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.