Natchez Trace Park over St. Catherine Creek & Me
Adams County, Mississippi · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Natchez Trace Park over St. Catherine Creek & Me in Adams County, Mississippi, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 266 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- It is one of 52 of the 99 inventoried bridges in Adams County rated fair (52.5%); 9 (9.1%) 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 April 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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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 | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 1,720 ft |
| Location | 0.70 miles from south end |
| NBI structure number | 5570486P0000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | April 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Mississippi department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Adams County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 61 over Liberty Road | 2007 | 24,000 | Fair |
| US 61 over US 61/DEVEREUX Rd. | 2013 | 23,000 | Good |
| US 61 over St Catherine Creek | 1955 | 15,000 | Fair |
| US 61 over St Catherine Creek | 1933 | 15,000 | Fair |
| US 61 over Cnic RR | 1947 | 12,000 | Good |
| US 61 over Cnic RR | 1963 | 12,000 | Good |
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