US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Stream

Fair

Choctaw County, Mississippi · 5.38 Miles South of U.S. · Structure no. 5570360P0000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 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 1958, so it is 67 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesStream
Location5.38 Miles South of U.S.
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyChoctaw County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.48056, -89.20094
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 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
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$38,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Stream built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Stream 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Stream carry?

About 533 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Stream?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Stream?

It is owned by the National Park Service.