Old Highway 72 over Ms. Central RR
PoorPosted for loadAlcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 2S R 8E · Structure no. SA0200000000157
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 162 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 115
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 72 over Ms. Central RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Highway 72 over Ms. Central RR in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2036. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 72 over Ms. Central RR built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 72 over Ms. Central RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Old Highway 72 over Ms. Central RR carry?
About 115 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 72 over Ms. Central RR?
The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 72 over Ms. Central RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.