US Bridges

SR 35 over Sherman Creek

Fair

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · 7.0 MI N SR 32 East · Structure no. 310003506825500

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Sherman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 35 over Sherman Creek in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 970 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 35
CrossesSherman Creek
Location7.0 MI N SR 32 East
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates34.104, -90.07856
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2023)
Projected traffic970 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 35 over Sherman Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 over Sherman 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Sherman Creek carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Sherman Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 35 over Sherman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.