US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Davis Lake Road

Fair

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · 3.8 Miles North of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570056P0000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Davis Lake Road is a concrete frame carrying Natchez Trace Park over Davis Lake Road in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,080 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesDavis Lake Road
Location3.8 Miles North of Ms Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyChickasaw County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.03653, -88.88419
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2024)
Projected traffic3,080 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$53,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Davis Lake Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Davis Lake 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 Davis Lake Road carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Davis Lake Road?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Davis Lake Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.