US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Little Bayou Pierre Trib

Good

Claiborne County, Mississippi · 1.1 Miles South of Ms Ro · Structure no. 5570177P0000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
520 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Little Bayou Pierre Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over Little Bayou Pierre Trib 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 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 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).

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesLittle Bayou Pierre Trib
Location1.1 Miles South of Ms Ro
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates31.95014, -90.96394
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic484 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$36,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Little Bayou Pierre Trib built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Little Bayou Pierre Trib 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Little Bayou Pierre Trib carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Little Bayou Pierre Trib?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Little Bayou Pierre Trib?

It is owned by the National Park Service.