US 72 over Abandoned KCS RR
GoodTippah County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI E SR 15 · Structure no. 21000720700419B
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 72 over Abandoned KCS RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72 over Abandoned KCS RR in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 72 over Abandoned KCS RR built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 72 over Abandoned KCS RR 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 72 over Abandoned KCS RR carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 72 over Abandoned KCS RR?
The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 72 over Abandoned KCS RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.