US Bridges

Ms Route 35 over Natchez Trace Parkway

Good

Attala County, Mississippi · 5.8 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570115P0000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
545
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Ms Route 35 over Natchez Trace Parkway is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ms Route 35 over Natchez Trace Parkway in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 545 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesMs Route 35
CrossesNatchez Trace Parkway
Location5.8 Miles South of Ms Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates33.03686, -89.57917
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2022)
Projected traffic654 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
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$120,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ms Route 35 over Natchez Trace Parkway built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ms Route 35 over Natchez Trace Parkway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ms Route 35 over Natchez Trace Parkway carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ms Route 35 over Natchez Trace Parkway?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ms Route 35 over Natchez Trace Parkway?

It is owned by the National Park Service.