US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Stream

Good

Pontotoc County, Mississippi · 1.4 Miles North of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570329P0000000

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

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Natchez Trace Park over Stream in Pontotoc 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 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesStream
Location1.4 Miles North of Ms Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyPontotoc County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.11061, -88.85642
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 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 closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$90,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Stream built?

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

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Stream 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 Stream carry?

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

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Stream?

It is owned by the National Park Service.