US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Pigeon Roost Creek

Good

Choctaw County, Mississippi · 0.5 Miles South of U.S. R · Structure no. 5570496P0000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Pigeon Roost Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over Pigeon Roost Creek in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesPigeon Roost Creek
Location0.5 Miles South of U.S. R
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates33.53225, -89.15383
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic572 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$39,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Pigeon Roost Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Pigeon Roost 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Pigeon Roost Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Pigeon Roost Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Pigeon Roost Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.