Natchez Trace Park over Mcdougal Creek
GoodTishomingo County, Mississippi · 1.2 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570252P0000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Mcdougal Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over Mcdougal 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 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Mcdougal Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Mcdougal 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Mcdougal Creek carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Mcdougal Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Mcdougal Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.