US Bridges

SR 35 over Ascalmore Creek

Fair

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · 4.5 MI S SR 32 West · Structure no. 310003506824150

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Ascalmore Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over Ascalmore Creek in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35
CrossesAscalmore Creek
Location4.5 MI S SR 32 West
RouteState Highway 35
CountyTallahatchie County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.91829, -90.0698
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$414 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 over Ascalmore Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 over Ascalmore 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Ascalmore Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Ascalmore Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over Ascalmore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.