US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Colbert County Road 1

Good

Colbert County, Alabama · 2.4 Miles North of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570256P0000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Colbert County Road 1 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over Colbert County Road 1 in Colbert County, Alabama. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesColbert County Road 1
Location2.4 Miles North of Ms Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.64935, -88.11765
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2024)
Projected traffic682 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Colbert County Road 1 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Colbert County Road 1 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Colbert County Road 1 carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Colbert County Road 1?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Colbert County Road 1?

It is owned by the National Park Service.