Natchez Trace Park over Rossum Road
GoodJefferson County, Mississippi · 3.6 Miles South of U.S. R · Structure no. 5570182P0000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Rossum Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over Rossum Road in Jefferson 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 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Rossum Road built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Rossum Road 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Rossum Road carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Rossum Road?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Rossum Road?
It is owned by the National Park Service.