US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over County Road & Stream

Fair

Leake County, Mississippi · 12.1 Miles South of Ms Ro · Structure no. 5570121P0000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
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 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 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
Location12.1 Miles South of Ms Ro
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyLeake County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.87736, -89.64808
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 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 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 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.