US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over County Road

Fair

Attala County, Mississippi · 3.7 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570116P0000000

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
545
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over County Road is a concrete frame carrying Natchez Trace Park over County Road 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 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 545 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesCounty Road
Location3.7 Miles South of Ms Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyAttala County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.98919, -89.60611
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2022)
Projected traffic654 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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$5,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over County Road built?

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

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over County 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 February 2025.

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

About 545 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over County Road?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over County Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.