Natchez Trace Park over Little Bayou Pierre
FairClaiborne County, Mississippi · 0.9 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570173P0000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 520 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Little Bayou Pierre is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over Little Bayou Pierre in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2044. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Little Bayou Pierre built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Little 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Little Bayou Pierre carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Little Bayou Pierre?
The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Little Bayou Pierre?
It is owned by the National Park Service.