Natchez Trace Park over Merchant Creek Branch &
FairLeake County, Mississippi · 9.5 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570119P0000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 545
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Merchant Creek Branch & is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Natchez Trace Park over Merchant Creek Branch & 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 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 545 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Merchant Creek Branch & built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Merchant 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 Merchant Creek Branch & carry?
About 545 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Merchant Creek Branch &?
The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Merchant Creek Branch &?
It is owned by the National Park Service.