US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Turkey Creek Branch

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · 8.87 Miles from Ms Route · Structure no. 5570274P0000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Turkey Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Natchez Trace Park over Turkey Creek Branch 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 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 792 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesTurkey Creek Branch
Location8.87 Miles from Ms Route
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.20825, -90.58897
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2024)
Projected traffic792 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$177,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Turkey Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Turkey Creek Branch 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 Turkey Creek Branch carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Turkey Creek Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Turkey Creek Branch?

It is owned by the National Park Service.