Natchez Trace Park over Fourteen Mile Creek
GoodHinds County, Mississippi · 6.55 Miles from Ms Route · Structure no. 5570155P0000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 266 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 720
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Fourteen Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over Fourteen Mile Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 792 by 2044. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Fourteen Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Fourteen Mile Creek 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 Fourteen Mile Creek carry?
About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Fourteen Mile Creek?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Fourteen Mile Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.