Natchez Trace Park over Sand Creek
FairLee County, Mississippi · 2.6 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570216P0000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 304 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over Sand 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,080 by 2044. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Sand 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 Sand Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Sand Creek?
The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.