US Bridges

Graball Freerun RD over Martin Creek

FairPosted for load

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T12N R 2W B · Structure no. SA8200000000159

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graball Freerun RD over Martin Creek is a steel other carrying Graball Freerun RD over Martin Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesGraball Freerun RD
CrossesMartin Creek
LocationSec 24 T12N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.87233, -90.36439
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5.6 US tons
Inventory rating3.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2021)
Projected traffic330 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$272,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Graball Freerun RD over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graball Freerun RD over Martin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

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

About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Graball Freerun RD over Martin Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Graball Freerun RD over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.