US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Palestine Road

Good

Adams County, Mississippi · 2.2 Miles from South End · Structure no. 5570489P0000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Palestine Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over Palestine Road in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 151 ft (46 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesPalestine Road
Location2.2 Miles from South End
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates31.55827, -91.33803
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 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 and pedestrian
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$36,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Palestine Road built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Palestine Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Palestine Road carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Palestine Road?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Palestine Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.