US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Stream

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · 4.9 Miles to Ms Route 16 · Structure no. 5570315P0000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Natchez Trace Park over Stream in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesStream
Location4.9 Miles to Ms Route 16
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates32.65783, -89.77292
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2024)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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$173,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Stream built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over 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 Stream carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Stream?

It is owned by the National Park Service.