Natchez Trace Park over Chiwapa Creek Relief
FairLee County, Mississippi · 5.6 Miles North of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570053P0000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Chiwapa Creek Relief is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over Chiwapa Creek Relief in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2044. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Chiwapa Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Chiwapa Creek Relief 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 2023.
How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Chiwapa Creek Relief carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Chiwapa Creek Relief?
The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Chiwapa Creek Relief?
It is owned by the National Park Service.