US 72 over Bridge Creek
FairAlcorn County, Mississippi · 2.3 MI E US 45 · Structure no. 210007200206600
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 241 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 72 over Bridge Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72 over Bridge Creek in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 72 over Bridge Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 72 over Bridge 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 72 over Bridge Creek carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 72 over Bridge Creek?
The structure is 241 ft (73.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns US 72 over Bridge Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.