US 72 over Grays Creek Trib
FairBenton County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI E SR 7 · Structure no. 21000720050193B
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 262 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 72 over Grays Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72 over Grays Creek Trib in Benton 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 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 Grays Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 72 over Grays Creek Trib 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 Grays Creek Trib carry?
About 4,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 72 over Grays Creek Trib?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 72 over Grays Creek Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.