US Bridges

SR 172 over Indian Creek

Fair

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · 1.1 MI E SR 25 · Structure no. 310017207100670

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 172 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 172 over Indian Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 172
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.1 MI E SR 25
RouteState Highway 172
CountyTishomingo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.80844, -88.18688
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$883 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 172 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 172 over Indian 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 172 over Indian Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 172 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 172 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.