Natchez Trace Park over Rock Creek
GoodTishomingo County, Mississippi · 12.0 Miles North of Ms Ro · Structure no. 5570504P0000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Natchez Trace Park over Rock Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 28 ft (8.5 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 Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Rock 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 Rock Creek carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Rock Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Rock Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.