Natchez Trace Park over Big Byway Creek
FairChoctaw County, Mississippi · 8.2 Miles South of U.S. R · Structure no. 5570098P0000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 533
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Big Byway Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over Big Byway Creek 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 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 | 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 Big Byway Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Big Byway 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 2024.
How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Big Byway Creek carry?
About 533 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Big Byway Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Big Byway Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.