US Bridges

SR 32 over Illinois Central RR

Good

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · 3.9 MI E US 49E · Structure no. 310003206804270

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
335 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Illinois Central RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Illinois Central RR in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 335 ft (102 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesIllinois Central RR
Location3.9 MI E US 49E
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates33.95043, -90.28475
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length335 ft (102 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Illinois Central RR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Illinois Central RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Illinois Central RR carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Illinois Central RR?

The structure is 335 ft (102 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Illinois Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.