US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Stream

Fair

Claiborne County, Mississippi · 1.6 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570298P0000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Natchez Trace Park over Stream 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesStream
Location1.6 Miles South of Ms Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyClaiborne County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.94372, -90.969
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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$99,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Stream built?

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

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Stream 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 Stream carry?

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

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Stream?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Stream?

It is owned by the National Park Service.