Natchez Trace Park over Colbert Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Alabama · 5.99 Miles South of Al Ro · Structure no. 5570026P0000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Colbert Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over Colbert Creek in Lauderdale County, Alabama. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Natchez Trace Park over Colbert Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Colbert Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Colbert Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Colbert Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Colbert Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.