US Bridges

SR 32 over Quiver River

PoorPosted for load

Sunflower County, Mississippi · 1.7 MI E US 49W · Structure no. 310003206702900

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Quiver River is a concrete slab carrying SR 32 over Quiver River in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesQuiver River
Location1.7 MI E US 49W
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates33.9129, -90.46841
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2023)
Projected traffic540 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$452 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Quiver River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Quiver River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Quiver River carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Quiver River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Quiver River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.