Natchez Trace Park over Kansas City Southern Rai
FairHinds County, Mississippi · 0.30 Miles North of I-20. · Structure no. 5570498P0000000
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 269 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Kansas City Southern Rai is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over Kansas City Southern Rai in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,610 by 2044. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 49 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Kansas City Southern Rai built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Kansas City Southern Rai 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 Kansas City Southern Rai carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Kansas City Southern Rai?
The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Kansas City Southern Rai?
It is owned by the National Park Service.