US Bridges

SR 32 over Tillatoba Creek

Fair

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI S SR 35 North · Structure no. 310003206805650

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
404 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Tillatoba Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Tillatoba Creek in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2043. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 59 mi (95 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesTillatoba Creek
Location0.5 MI S SR 35 North
RouteState Highway 32
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.9995, -90.06535
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed59 mi (95 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 Tillatoba Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 32 over Tillatoba Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Tillatoba Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Tillatoba Creek?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Tillatoba Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.