US 72 over Tenn Tom Waterway
FairTishomingo County, Mississippi · 4.0 MI E Alcorn Cl · Structure no. 21000720710786B
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,402 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 72 over Tenn Tom Waterway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 72 over Tenn Tom Waterway in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2043. The structure is 1,402 ft (427.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Tenn Tom Waterway built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 72 over Tenn Tom Waterway 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 Tenn Tom Waterway carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US 72 over Tenn Tom Waterway?
The structure is 1,402 ft (427.4 m) long with a longest span of 400 ft (121.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 72 over Tenn Tom Waterway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.