US Bridges

US 72 over Gateway Global Drive

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI E Tn State Line · Structure no. 21000720470014B

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
476 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 72 over Gateway Global Drive is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72 over Gateway Global Drive in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2043. The structure is 476 ft (145 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 72
CrossesGateway Global Drive
Location1.4 MI E Tn State Line
RouteU.S. Route 72
Coordinates34.98584, -89.59716
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length476 ft (145 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 72 over Gateway Global Drive built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 72 over Gateway Global Drive 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 72 over Gateway Global Drive carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 72 over Gateway Global Drive?

The structure is 476 ft (145 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 72 over Gateway Global Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.