Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 547
FairClaiborne County, Mississippi · 1.9 Miles South of Ms Ro · Structure no. 5570179P0000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 547 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 547 in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 484 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 547 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 547 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 547 carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 547?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 547?
It is owned by the National Park Service.