US 72 over Grays Creek
GoodBenton County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI E SR 7 · Structure no. 21000720050204B
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 72 over Grays Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72 over Grays Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Grays Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 72 over Grays Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US 72 over Grays Creek carry?
About 4,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 72 over Grays Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 72 over Grays Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.