Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 8
GoodChickasaw County, Mississippi · 9.6 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570064P0000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 8 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Natchez Trace Park over 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 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 8 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over 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 Ms Route 8?
The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 8?
It is owned by the National Park Service.