US Bridges

SR 35 over Natchez Trace

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · SR 35 over Natchez Trace · Structure no. 310003500415540

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Natchez Trace is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 35 over Natchez Trace in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 35
CrossesNatchez Trace
LocationSR 35 over Natchez Trace
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates33.03614, -89.5791
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 over Natchez Trace built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Natchez Trace carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Natchez Trace?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over Natchez Trace?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.