US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Kaiser Lake Road

Fair

Adams County, Mississippi · 0.8 Miles North of Old US · Structure no. 5570467P0000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Kaiser Lake Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over Kaiser Lake Road 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 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 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesKaiser Lake Road
Location0.8 Miles North of Old US
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyAdams County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.58317, -91.28267
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 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$27,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Kaiser Lake Road built?

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

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Kaiser Lake Road 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 Kaiser Lake Road carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Kaiser Lake Road?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Kaiser Lake Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.