US 72 over Tuscumbia Canal

Good Condition28 years old6,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateMississippi
CountyAlcorn
Location2.9 Mi W US 45
CarriesUS 72
CrossesTuscumbia Canal
Coordinates34.93104, -88.59761

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length462.9 ft (141.1 m)
Max Span109.9 ft (33.5 m)
Deck Width42.7 ft (13 m)
Deck Area1834.3 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1998

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,000 (2023)
Truck Traffic19%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number21000720020598B

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