US 72 over Sand Ditch
FairBenton County, Mississippi · 4.8 MI E SR 7 · Structure no. 21000720050239B
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 72 over Sand Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72 over Sand Ditch 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2043. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 55 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sand Ditch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 72 over Sand Ditch 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 Sand Ditch carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 72 over Sand Ditch?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US 72 over Sand Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.