US Bridges

SR 32 over Williams Lake

Good

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · 4.5 MI E US 49E · Structure no. 310003206804320

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

About this bridge

SR 32 over Williams Lake is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Williams Lake 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesWilliams Lake
Location4.5 MI E US 49E
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates33.95416, -90.27639
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length261 ft (79.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Williams Lake built?

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

What condition is SR 32 over Williams Lake 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Williams Lake carry?

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

How long is SR 32 over Williams Lake?

The structure is 261 ft (79.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Williams Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.