SR 172 over Ellington Branch
GoodTishomingo County, Mississippi · 2.3 MI E US 72 · Structure no. 310017207100240
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 333 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 172 over Ellington Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 172 over Ellington Branch in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 333 ft (101.4 m) long and 39 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 172 over Ellington Branch built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 172 over Ellington Branch 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR 172 over Ellington Branch carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 172 over Ellington Branch?
The structure is 333 ft (101.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 172 over Ellington Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.