Natchez Trace Park over Caveness Brook
GoodPrentiss County, Mississippi · 9.0 Miles North of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570505P0000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 980
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Caveness Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Natchez Trace Park over Caveness Brook in Prentiss 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,078 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Caveness Brook built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Caveness Brook 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 Caveness Brook carry?
About 980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Caveness Brook?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Caveness Brook?
It is owned by the National Park Service.