US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 145 and Stream

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · 0.6 Miles North of U.S. R · Structure no. 5570189P0000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
307 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,830
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 145 and Stream is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 145 and Stream in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,396 by 2042. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesMs Route 145 and Stream
Location0.6 Miles North of U.S. R
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates34.33372, -88.70597
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,830 (2022)
Projected traffic3,396 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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$45,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 145 and Stream built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 145 and 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 145 and Stream carry?

About 2,830 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 145 and Stream?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 145 and Stream?

It is owned by the National Park Service.