US 72 over Tena Creek
FairBenton County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI E Marshall Cl · Structure no. 21000720050164A
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 72 over Tena Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72 over Tena Creek in Benton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 72 over Tena Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 72 over Tena 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 72 over Tena Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 72 over Tena Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 72 over Tena Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.