US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over County Road

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · 2.7 Miles from Ms Route 4 · Structure no. 5570152P0000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,130
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over County Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over County Road in Hinds 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 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 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesCounty Road
Location2.7 Miles from Ms Route 4
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates32.26087, -90.50426
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 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 closed24.9 mi (40 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$53,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over County Road built?

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

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over County Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over County Road carry?

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

How long is Natchez Trace Park over County Road?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over County Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.