US 72 over Little Yellow Creek
GoodTishomingo County, Mississippi · 5.9 MI E Alcorn Cl · Structure no. 21000720710805A
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 72 over Little Yellow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72 over Little Yellow Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 72 over Little Yellow Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 72 over Little Yellow Creek 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does US 72 over Little Yellow Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is US 72 over Little Yellow Creek?
The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 72 over Little Yellow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.