US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Donivan Creek

Fair

Itawamba County, Mississippi · 0.83 Miles North of Ms Ro · Structure no. 5570232P0000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Donivan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over Donivan Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,078 by 2044. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesDonivan Creek
Location0.83 Miles North of Ms Ro
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates34.45997, -88.48019
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2024)
Projected traffic1,078 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$200,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Donivan Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Donivan 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Donivan Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Donivan Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Donivan Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.