Natchez Trace Park over Big Sand Creek
GoodClaiborne County, Mississippi · 8.9 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570165P0000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 302 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Big Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over Big Sand Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 539 by 2044. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 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 Big Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Big Sand 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Big Sand Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Big Sand Creek?
The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Big Sand Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.