US Bridges

SR 32 over Relief Opening

Good

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · 11.5 MI E US 49E · Structure no. 310003206804990

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Relief Opening is a concrete culvert carrying SR 32 over Relief Opening in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesRelief Opening
Location11.5 MI E US 49E
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates33.9853, -90.16692
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Relief Opening built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 32 over Relief Opening 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Relief Opening carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Relief Opening?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 32 over Relief Opening?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.