US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Bogue Chitto

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · 3.86 Miles North of I-20 · Structure no. 5570502P0000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
500 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Bogue Chitto is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over Bogue Chitto 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,610 by 2044. The structure is 500 ft (152.5 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesBogue Chitto
Location3.86 Miles North of I-20
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates32.37033, -90.28408
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2024)
Projected traffic5,610 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Bogue Chitto built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Bogue Chitto in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Bogue Chitto carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Bogue Chitto?

The structure is 500 ft (152.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Bogue Chitto?

It is owned by the National Park Service.