US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Coles Creek Branch

Fair

Jefferson County, Mississippi · 5.8 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570292P0000000

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Coles Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Natchez Trace Park over Coles Creek Branch in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 266 vehicles a day, projected to reach 319 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesColes Creek Branch
Location5.8 Miles South of Ms Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyJefferson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.67156, -91.20358
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2022)
Projected traffic319 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$39,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Coles Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Coles 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Coles Creek Branch carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Coles Creek Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Coles Creek Branch?

It is owned by the National Park Service.