SR 704 over Grays Creek
PoorPosted for loadBenton County, Mississippi · 0.16 MI E SR 7 · Structure no. 340000700516250
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 704 over Grays Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 704 over Grays Creek in Benton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 704 over Grays Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 704 over Grays Creek 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 704 over Grays Creek carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 704 over Grays Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns SR 704 over Grays Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.