US 72 over Grays Creek Relief
FairBenton County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI E SR 7 · Structure no. 21000720050205B
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 72 over Grays Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72 over Grays Creek Relief 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 5 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 121 ft (36.9 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 72 over Grays Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 72 over Grays Creek Relief 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 Relief carry?
About 4,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 72 over Grays Creek Relief?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 72 over Grays Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.