US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Reeds Branch

Fair

Lee County, Mississippi · 6.0 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570333P0000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Reeds Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Natchez Trace Park over Reeds Branch in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesReeds Branch
Location6.0 Miles South of Ms Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyLee County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.17433, -88.80464
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2024)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$249,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Reeds Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Reeds Branch 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 Reeds Branch carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Reeds Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Reeds Branch?

It is owned by the National Park Service.