Natchez Trace Park over Pellaphalia Creek
FairLeake County, Mississippi · 0.4 Miles from Ms Route 1 · Structure no. 5570123P0000000
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Pellaphalia Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over Pellaphalia Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2044. The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Pellaphalia Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Pellaphalia 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Pellaphalia Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Pellaphalia Creek?
The structure is 168 ft (51.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Pellaphalia Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.