Natchez Trace Park over Big Bayou Pierre Relief
Claiborne County, Mississippi · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Natchez Trace Park over Big Bayou Pierre Relief in Claiborne 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 1962, making it 63 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 470 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- It is one of 33 of the 136 inventoried bridges in Claiborne County rated good (24.3%); 4 (2.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- 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 (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 303 ft |
| Location | 17.8 Miles South of Ms Ro |
| NBI structure number | 5570197P0000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Mississippi department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Claiborne County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 61 over Little Bayou Pierre | 1947 | 10,000 | Fair |
| US 61 over Big Bayou Pierre | 1996 | 3,350 | Fair |
| US 61 over Big Bayou Pierre | 1996 | 3,350 | Fair |
| US 61 over Barnes Creek | 2007 | 2,900 | Good |
| US 61 over Barnes Creek | 2004 | 2,900 | Fair |
| US 61 over Bakers Creek Trib | 2007 | 2,900 | Fair |
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