US Bridges

Ms Route 18 over Natchez Trace Parkway

Good

Claiborne County, Mississippi · 25.5 Miles South of Ms Ro · Structure no. 5570199P0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2008 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Ms Route 18 over Natchez Trace Parkway is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ms Route 18 over Natchez Trace Parkway in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 484 by 2028. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesMs Route 18
CrossesNatchez Trace Parkway
Location25.5 Miles South of Ms Ro
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates31.96592, -90.9579
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2008)
Projected traffic484 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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$132,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ms Route 18 over Natchez Trace Parkway built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ms Route 18 over Natchez Trace Parkway 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 Ms Route 18 over Natchez Trace Parkway carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Ms Route 18 over Natchez Trace Parkway?

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 Ms Route 18 over Natchez Trace Parkway?

It is owned by the National Park Service.