US Bridges

US 72 over SR 25

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · 10.3 MI E Alcorn Cl · Structure no. 21000720710849A

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
318 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 72 over SR 25 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72 over SR 25 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 318 ft (97 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 72
CrossesSR 25
Location10.3 MI E Alcorn Cl
RouteU.S. Route 72
Coordinates34.79311, -88.20891
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (97 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
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 SR 25 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 72 over SR 25 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 2025.

How much traffic does US 72 over SR 25 carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 72 over SR 25?

The structure is 318 ft (97 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 72 over SR 25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.