US Bridges

SR 32 over Relief Opening

Good

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · 4.8 MI W SR 35 · Structure no. 310003206805060

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesRelief Opening
Location4.8 MI W SR 35
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates33.98502, -90.15374
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (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 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 Relief Opening built?

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

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 October 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 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 32 over Relief Opening?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.