US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over St. Catherine Creek

Good

Adams County, Mississippi · 0.2 Miles North of Old US · Structure no. 5570466P0000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
615 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over St. Catherine Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Natchez Trace Park over St. Catherine Creek in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 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 266 vehicles a day, projected to reach 319 by 2042. The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesSt. Catherine Creek
Location0.2 Miles North of Old US
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates31.57733, -91.28867
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length615 ft (187.5 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2022)
Projected traffic319 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$455,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over St. Catherine Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over St. Catherine 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over St. Catherine Creek carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Natchez Trace Park over St. Catherine Creek?

The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over St. Catherine Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.