US 72 over Redmont RR
FairAlcorn County, Mississippi · 6.8 MI E US 45 · Structure no. 21000720020695B
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,087 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 72 over Redmont RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72 over Redmont RR in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2043. The structure is 1,087 ft (331.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 72 over Redmont RR built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 72 over Redmont RR 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 Redmont RR carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 72 over Redmont RR?
The structure is 1,087 ft (331.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 72 over Redmont RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.