US Bridges

Grey Young Road over Cow Creek Relief

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T11N R14E · Structure no. SA3500000000076

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grey Young Road over Cow Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying Grey Young Road over Cow Creek Relief in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGrey Young Road
CrossesCow Creek Relief
LocationSec 2 T11N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 55
Coordinates32.83347, -88.83692
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grey Young Road over Cow Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grey Young Road over Cow Creek Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Grey Young Road over Cow Creek Relief carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grey Young Road over Cow Creek Relief?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Grey Young Road over Cow Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.