Natchez Trace Park over Irving Branch
FairChoctaw County, Mississippi · 1.6 Miles South of U.S. R · Structure no. 5570092P0000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Irving Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over Irving Branch in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Irving Branch built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Irving Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Irving Branch carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Irving Branch?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Irving Branch?
It is owned by the National Park Service.