Natchez Trace Park over Black Creek
FairAttala County, Mississippi · 5.1 Miles North of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570110P0000000
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 790
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Black Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over Black Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 869 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Black 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Black Creek carry?
About 790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Black Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Black Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.