Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 46
Clay County, Mississippi · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 46 in Clay County, Mississippi, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- It is one of 112 of the 156 inventoried bridges in Clay County rated good (71.8%); 2 (1.3%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 110 ft |
| Location | 6.8 Miles South of Ms Rou |
| NBI structure number | 5570075P0000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Mississippi department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Clay County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 45A over Town Creek | 1973 | 23,000 | Good |
| US 45A over Town Creek | 1992 | 19,000 | Fair |
| US 45A over Creek | 1999 | 17,000 | Good |
| US 45A over Creek | 1992 | 9,500 | Good |
| US 45A over Creek | 1992 | 9,500 | Fair |
| US 45A over Tibbee Creek | 1992 | 9,500 | Fair |
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