OLD HIGHWAY 72
Carrying OLD HIGHWAY 72 over MS. CENTRAL RR
SEC 27 T 2S R 8E, Alcorn, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD HIGHWAY 72
The OLD HIGHWAY 72 bridge in Alcorn, Mississippi carries OLD HIGHWAY 72 over MS. CENTRAL RR. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 49.3 meters (162 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 115 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD HIGHWAY 72 compares
Live comparison across Mississippi.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1950
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 49.3 m (162 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.1 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 115 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- SA0200000000157
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
OLD HIGHWAY 72 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare OLD HIGHWAY 72 against other structures in Alcorn and across Mississippi. Mississippi bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OLD HIGHWAY 72?
OLD HIGHWAY 72 in Alcorn, Mississippi has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD HIGHWAY 72 inspected?
OLD HIGHWAY 72's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 115 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD HIGHWAY 72 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD HIGHWAY 72?
OLD HIGHWAY 72 has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD HIGHWAY 72?
OLD HIGHWAY 72 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is OLD HIGHWAY 72 and does age affect safety?
OLD HIGHWAY 72 was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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