US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Dicks Creek

Good

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · 8.9 Miles North of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570059P0000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Dicks Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over Dicks Creek in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesDicks Creek
Location8.9 Miles North of Ms Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates33.97983, -88.91825
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2024)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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$210,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Dicks Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Dicks 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Dicks Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Dicks Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Dicks Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.