Natchez Trace Park over State Aid Road
FairHinds County, Mississippi · 7.0 Miles from Ms Route 4 · Structure no. 5570156P0000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 720
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over State Aid Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Natchez Trace Park over State Aid Road in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 792 by 2044. The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over State Aid Road built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over State Aid 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over State Aid Road carry?
About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over State Aid Road?
The structure is 149 ft (45.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over State Aid Road?
It is owned by the National Park Service.