US 72 over Blind Tiger Creek
FairBenton County, Mississippi · 7.5 MI E SR 7 · Structure no. 210007200502670
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 72 over Blind Tiger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 72 over Blind Tiger Creek in Benton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 72 over Blind Tiger Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 72 over Blind Tiger Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US 72 over Blind Tiger Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 72 over Blind Tiger Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).
Who owns US 72 over Blind Tiger Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.