Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 32
FairChickasaw County, Mississippi · 9.6 Miles North of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570058P0000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 32 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 32 in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 32 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 32 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 Ms Route 32 carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 32?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 32?
It is owned by the National Park Service.