US 72 over Little Yellow Creek

Fair Condition37 years old6,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateMississippi
CountyTishomingo
Location1.2 Mi E Alcorn Cl
CarriesUS 72
CrossesLittle Yellow Creek
Coordinates34.85121, -88.34390

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length281.5 ft (85.8 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width42.7 ft (13 m)
Deck Area1115.4 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1989

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,000 (2023)
Truck Traffic20%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number21000720710758A

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