US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Euclautubba Creek

Fair

Lee County, Mississippi · 0.7 Miles North of U.S. R · Structure no. 5570213P0000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,830
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Euclautubba Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over Euclautubba Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,830 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,396 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesEuclautubba Creek
Location0.7 Miles North of U.S. R
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyLee County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.34072, -88.69797
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,830 (2022)
Projected traffic3,396 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$102,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Euclautubba Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Euclautubba 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 2023.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Euclautubba Creek carry?

About 2,830 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Euclautubba Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Euclautubba Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.