US Bridges

SR 14 over Natchez Trace

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI E SR 43 · Structure no. 310001400409590

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over Natchez Trace is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 14 over Natchez Trace in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 239 ft (72.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 14
CrossesNatchez Trace
Location0.6 MI E SR 43
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates33.02456, -89.59364
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length239 ft (72.9 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 over Natchez Trace built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over Natchez Trace 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 14 over Natchez Trace carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over Natchez Trace?

The structure is 239 ft (72.9 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over Natchez Trace?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.