US 72 over Tuscumbia Canal
GoodAlcorn County, Mississippi · 2.9 MI W US 45 · Structure no. 21000720020598B
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 463 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 72 over Tuscumbia Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72 over Tuscumbia Canal in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2043. The structure is 463 ft (141.1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 72 over Tuscumbia Canal built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 72 over Tuscumbia Canal 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 72 over Tuscumbia Canal carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 72 over Tuscumbia Canal?
The structure is 463 ft (141.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 72 over Tuscumbia Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.