US Bridges

Grey Young Road over Cow Creek

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T11N R14E · Structure no. SA3500000000077

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grey Young Road over Cow Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Grey Young Road over Cow Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 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 69 ft (21 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGrey Young Road
CrossesCow Creek
LocationSec 2 T11N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 55
Coordinates32.83292, -88.83703
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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$650,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grey Young Road over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grey Young Road over Cow Creek 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 carry?

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

How long is Grey Young Road over Cow Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Grey Young Road over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.