Natchez Trace Park over Bear Creek & Tishomingo

Fair Condition55 years old500 vehicles/day

Location

StateMississippi
CountyTishomingo
Location1.7 Miles North Of Ms Rou
CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesBear Creek & Tishomingo
Coordinates34.61139, -88.19203

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length760.5 ft (231.8 m)
Max Span177.2 ft (54 m)
Deck Width32.5 ft (9.9 m)
Deck Area2294.8 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1971

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic500 (2024)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5570038P0000000

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