Natchez Trace Park over Slough
GoodClaiborne County, Mississippi · 6.3 Miles South of Rocky · Structure no. 5570174P0000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 363 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over Slough 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 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 517 by 2044. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Slough built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Slough 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 Slough carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Slough?
The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Slough?
It is owned by the National Park Service.