US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Munson Creek

Fair

Attala County, Mississippi · 3.2 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570203P0000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
545
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Munson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Natchez Trace Park over Munson Creek in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesMunson Creek
Location3.2 Miles South of Ms Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyAttala County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.06644, -89.55128
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2022)
Projected traffic654 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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$83,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Munson Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Munson 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 Munson Creek carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Munson Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Munson Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.