Natchez Trace Park over Houlka Creek
FairChickasaw County, Mississippi · 1.3 Miles North of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570063P0000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 860 ft
- 21 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Houlka Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over Houlka 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2044. The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Houlka Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Houlka 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Houlka Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Houlka Creek?
The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Houlka Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.