US 72 over Big Creek
GoodTippah County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI W SR 15 · Structure no. 21000720700411B
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 72 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72 over Big Creek in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 72 over Big Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 72 over Big Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US 72 over Big Creek carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 72 over Big Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 72 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.