Natchez Trace Park over Hurricane Creek
FairAttala County, Mississippi · 1.4 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570112P0000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 545
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over Hurricane Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 545 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2042. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Hurricane 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 Hurricane Creek carry?
About 545 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.