Natchez Trace Park over Big Sand Creek
FairClaiborne County, Mississippi · 9.1 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570201P0000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Big Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Natchez Trace Park over Big Sand Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 65 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 44 ft (13.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Big Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Big 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Big Sand Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Big Sand Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Big Sand Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.