US 72 over Sand Ditch

Fair Condition27 years old4,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateMississippi
CountyBenton
Location4.8 Mi E SR 7
CarriesUS 72
CrossesSand Ditch
Coordinates34.94646, -89.21174

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length181.4 ft (55.3 m)
Max Span44.9 ft (13.7 m)
Deck Width42.7 ft (13 m)
Deck Area718.9 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1999

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,000 (2023)
Truck Traffic17%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number21000720050239A

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