US Bridges

Old U.S. Route 84/ over Natchez Trace Parkway

Good

Adams County, Mississippi · Old U.S. Route 84 and 98. · Structure no. 5570464P0000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Old U.S. Route 84/ over Natchez Trace Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Old U.S. Route 84/ over Natchez Trace Parkway in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 266 vehicles a day, projected to reach 319 by 2042. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesOld U.S. Route 84/
CrossesNatchez Trace Parkway
LocationOld U.S. Route 84 and 98.
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates31.57439, -91.29161
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed—
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$32,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old U.S. Route 84/ over Natchez Trace Parkway built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old U.S. Route 84/ over Natchez Trace Parkway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Old U.S. Route 84/ over Natchez Trace Parkway carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old U.S. Route 84/ over Natchez Trace Parkway?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old U.S. Route 84/ over Natchez Trace Parkway?

It is owned by the National Park Service.