SR 32 over Long Branch
PoorYalobusha County, Mississippi · 5.8 MI E US 51 · Structure no. 310003208107420
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 270 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 32 over Long Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Long Branch in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 32 over Long Branch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 32 over Long Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 32 over Long Branch carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 32 over Long Branch?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 32 over Long Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.