SR 18 over Natchez Trace
FairClaiborne County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI E US 61 · Structure no. 310001801100130
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 18 over Natchez Trace is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 18 over Natchez Trace in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 18 over Natchez Trace built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 18 over Natchez Trace 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 18 over Natchez Trace carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 18 over Natchez Trace?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 18 over Natchez Trace?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.