CO RD 72 over Bch of Little Sand Ck
FairPosted for loadCarroll County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T19N R 4E · Structure no. SA0800000000121
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 72 over Bch of Little Sand Ck is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 72 over Bch of Little Sand Ck in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 72 over Bch of Little Sand Ck built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is CO RD 72 over Bch of Little Sand Ck 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 72 over Bch of Little Sand Ck carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 72 over Bch of Little Sand Ck?
The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 72 over Bch of Little Sand Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.