US Bridges

SR 32 over Tallahatchie River

FairPosted for load

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · 7.7 MI E US 49E · Structure no. 310003206804620

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,302 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
880
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Tallahatchie River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 32 over Tallahatchie River in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 880 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2043. The structure is 1,302 ft (396.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesTallahatchie River
Location7.7 MI E US 49E
RouteState Highway 32
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.97425, -90.22887
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+35 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length1,302 ft (396.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2023)
Projected traffic880 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Tallahatchie River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Tallahatchie River 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 SR 32 over Tallahatchie River carry?

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

How long is SR 32 over Tallahatchie River?

The structure is 1,302 ft (396.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Tallahatchie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.