US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 80 (north Fro

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · 0.3 Miles North of I-20. · Structure no. 5570139P0000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 80 (north Fro is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 80 (north Fro in Hinds 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 1,130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,356 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesU.S. Route 80 (north Fro
Location0.3 Miles North of I-20.
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.34487, -90.35228
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2022)
Projected traffic1,356 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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$90,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 80 (north Fro built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 80 (north Fro 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 80 (north Fro carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 80 (north Fro?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 80 (north Fro?

It is owned by the National Park Service.