SR 172 over Ellington Creek
PoorTishomingo County, Mississippi · 3.8 MI E US 72 · Structure no. 310017207100380
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 172 over Ellington Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 172 over Ellington Creek 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 172 over Ellington Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 172 over Ellington Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 172 over Ellington Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 172 over Ellington Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 172 over Ellington Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.