US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over St. Catherine Creek & Me

Fair

Adams County, Mississippi · 0.70 Miles from South End · Structure no. 5570486P0000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,720 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over St. Catherine Creek & Me is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over St. Catherine Creek & Me in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 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 266 vehicles a day, projected to reach 319 by 2042. The structure is 1,720 ft (524.3 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesSt. Catherine Creek & Me
Location0.70 Miles from South End
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyAdams County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.54975, -91.36186
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,720 ft (524.3 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 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 directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$198,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 266 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 1,720 ft (524.3 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over St. Catherine Creek & Me?

It is owned by the National Park Service.