US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over County Road & Stream

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · 8.9 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570118P0000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
545
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over County Road & Stream is a concrete frame carrying Natchez Trace Park over County Road & Stream in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 545 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesCounty Road & Stream
Location8.9 Miles South of Ms Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyLeake County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.91581, -89.61861
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2022)
Projected traffic654 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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$30,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over County Road & Stream built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over County Road & Stream 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over County Road & Stream carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over County Road & Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over County Road & Stream?

It is owned by the National Park Service.