US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 61

Fair

Adams County, Mississippi · 11.8 Miles South of Ms Ro · Structure no. 5570427P0000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
368 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 61 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 61 in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 266 vehicles a day, projected to reach 319 by 2042. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesU.S. Route 61
Location11.8 Miles South of Ms Ro
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates31.60952, -91.26215
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2022)
Projected traffic319 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$122,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 61 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 61 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 61 carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 61?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 61?

It is owned by the National Park Service.