US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Gormans Branch

Fair

Lee County, Mississippi · 5.0 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570334P0000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Gormans Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Natchez Trace Park over Gormans Branch in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesGormans Branch
Location5.0 Miles South of Ms Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyLee County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.18775, -88.79408
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 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$107,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Gormans Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Gormans Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m).

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Gormans Branch?

It is owned by the National Park Service.