Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 552
GoodJefferson County, Mississippi · 7.2 Miles South of U.S. R · Structure no. 5570270P0000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 552 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 552 in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2044. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 Ms Route 552 built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 552 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 552 carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 552?
The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 552?
It is owned by the National Park Service.