Natchez Trace Park over Mud Island Creek
FairJefferson County, Mississippi · 9.2 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570362P0000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 288 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 266
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Mud Island Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over Mud Island Creek in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Mud Island Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Mud Island 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Mud Island Creek carry?
About 266 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Mud Island Creek?
The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Mud Island Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.