Natchez Trace Park over Big Bayou Pierre
FairClaiborne County, Mississippi · 3.6 Miles South of Owens · Structure no. 5570169P0000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 662 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Big Bayou Pierre is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over Big Bayou Pierre in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 517 by 2044. The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Big Bayou Pierre built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Big Bayou Pierre 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Big Bayou Pierre carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Big Bayou Pierre?
The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Big Bayou Pierre?
It is owned by the National Park Service.