CR 72 over Trib of Bear Creek
PoorChickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T15S R 1E · Structure no. SA0900000000144
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 72 over Trib of Bear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 72 over Trib of Bear Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 72 over Trib of Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 72 over Trib of Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does CR 72 over Trib of Bear Creek carry?
About 49 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is CR 72 over Trib of Bear Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns CR 72 over Trib of Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.