US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Stream

Good

Choctaw County, Mississippi · 8.5 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570357P0000000

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
533
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Natchez Trace Park over Stream in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesStream
Location8.5 Miles South of Ms Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates33.35567, -89.33878
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic533 (2022)
Projected traffic640 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$60,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Stream built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Stream?

It is owned by the National Park Service.