Natchez Trace Park over Merchant Creek

Fair Condition77 years old545 vehicles/day

Location

StateMississippi
CountyLeake
Location11.3 Miles South Of Ms Ro
CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesMerchant Creek
Coordinates32.88597, -89.63903

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length105.3 ft (32.1 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width32.5 ft (9.9 m)
Deck Area317.8 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1949

Traffic

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

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection225
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5570120P0000000

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