US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Buzzard Roost Creek

Fair

Colbert County, Alabama · 0.58 Miles South of U.S. · Structure no. 5570262P0000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Buzzard Roost Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over Buzzard Roost Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2044. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesBuzzard Roost Creek
Location0.58 Miles South of U.S.
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyColbert County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.75522, -88.02308
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$465,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Buzzard Roost Creek built?

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

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Buzzard Roost 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Buzzard Roost Creek carry?

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

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Buzzard Roost Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Buzzard Roost Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.