US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over White Oak Creek

Good

Monroe County, Mississippi · 3O Project Section · Structure no. 5570476P0000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over White Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over White Oak Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,160 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location3O Project Section
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates32.42747, -90.18328
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2024)
Projected traffic6,160 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$26,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over White Oak 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over White Oak Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.