US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over RR & Hilda Drive

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · 3P Project Section · Structure no. 5570471P0000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over RR & Hilda Drive is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over RR & Hilda Drive in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,160 by 2044. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesRR & Hilda Drive
Location3P Project Section
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.397, -90.24367
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.
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2024)
Projected traffic6,160 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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$45,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over RR & Hilda Drive built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over RR & Hilda Drive 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 RR & Hilda Drive carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over RR & Hilda Drive?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over RR & Hilda Drive?

It is owned by the National Park Service.