Natchez Trace Park over Merchant Creek Branch &

Fair Condition77 years old545 vehicles/day

Location

StateMississippi
CountyLeake
Location9.5 Miles South Of Ms Rou
CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesMerchant Creek Branch &
Coordinates32.90814, -89.62222

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignTee Beam
Total Length80.4 ft (24.5 m)
Max Span41.7 ft (12.7 m)
Deck Width32.5 ft (9.9 m)
Deck Area242.6 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1949

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic545 (2022)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection225
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5570119P0000000

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