US 72 over Early Grove Creek
FairMarshall County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI W Benton Cl · Structure no. 21000720470145A
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 72 over Early Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72 over Early Grove Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 43 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 US 72 over Early Grove Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 72 over Early Grove Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US 72 over Early Grove Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 72 over Early Grove Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 72 over Early Grove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.