US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Jourdan Creek

Fair

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · 0.66 Miles North of Ms Ro · Structure no. 5570248P0000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Jourdan Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over Jourdan Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesJourdan Creek
Location0.66 Miles North of Ms Ro
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates34.55231, -88.276
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2024)
Projected traffic616 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$116,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Jourdan Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Jourdan Creek 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 Jourdan Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Jourdan Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Jourdan Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.