US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Old Ms Route 8

Good

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · 2.1 Miles North of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570062P0000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Old Ms Route 8 is a concrete frame carrying Natchez Trace Park over Old Ms Route 8 in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesOld Ms Route 8
Location2.1 Miles North of Ms Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates33.88539, -88.95269
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2024)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$60,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Old Ms Route 8 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Old Ms Route 8 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Old Ms Route 8 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Old Ms Route 8?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Old Ms Route 8?

It is owned by the National Park Service.