US Bridges

Graball Freerun RD over Piney Creek

GoodPosted for load

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T12N R 1W B · Structure no. SA8200000000135

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graball Freerun RD over Piney Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Graball Freerun RD over Piney Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesGraball Freerun RD
CrossesPiney Creek
LocationSec 8 T12N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 49
Coordinates32.90844, -90.32994
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic350 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$539,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Graball Freerun RD over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graball Freerun RD over Piney 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Graball Freerun RD over Piney Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Graball Freerun RD over Piney Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Graball Freerun RD over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.