Natchez Trace Park over Little Sand Creek
FairClaiborne County, Mississippi · 11.6 Miles South of Ms Ro · Structure no. 5570198P0000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Little Sand Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying Natchez Trace Park over Little 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 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 539 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Little Sand Creek 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 Little Sand Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Little Sand Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Little Sand Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.