US 72 over Grogg Creek
GoodBenton County, Mississippi · 2.6 MI W Tippah Cl · Structure no. 21000720050325B
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 72 over Grogg Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72 over Grogg 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 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Grogg Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 72 over Grogg 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 Grogg Creek carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 72 over Grogg Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 72 over Grogg Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.