Natchez Trace Park over Twenty Mile Creek
GoodLee County, Mississippi · 3.2 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570225P0000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 183 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Twenty Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over Twenty Mile Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Twenty Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Twenty Mile Creek 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 Twenty Mile Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Twenty Mile Creek?
The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Twenty Mile Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.