US Bridges

SR 32 over Blue Slough Relief

Good

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · 5.0 MI E US 49E · Structure no. 310003206804380

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Blue Slough Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Blue Slough Relief 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesBlue Slough Relief
Location5.0 MI E US 49E
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates33.95799, -90.26727
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.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2023)
Projected traffic880 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Blue Slough Relief built?

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

What condition is SR 32 over Blue Slough Relief 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 Blue Slough Relief carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Blue Slough Relief?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Blue Slough Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.