Natchez Trace Park over Mccurtains Creek
GoodChoctaw County, Mississippi · 8.4 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570105P0000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 533
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Mccurtains Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over Mccurtains Creek in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 533 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Mccurtains Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Mccurtains 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Mccurtains Creek carry?
About 533 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Mccurtains Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Mccurtains Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.