US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over New U.S. Route 84/98

Good

Adams County, Mississippi · New U.S. Route 84 and 98. · Structure no. 5570465P0000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
402 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over New U.S. Route 84/98 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Natchez Trace Park over New U.S. Route 84/98 in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesNew U.S. Route 84/98
LocationNew U.S. Route 84 and 98.
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates31.571, -91.30367
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 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 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$45,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over New U.S. Route 84/98 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over New U.S. Route 84/98 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 Natchez Trace Park over New U.S. Route 84/98 carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Natchez Trace Park over New U.S. Route 84/98?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over New U.S. Route 84/98?

It is owned by the National Park Service.