US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over County Road

Good

Jefferson County, Mississippi · 5.8 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570364P0000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over County Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Natchez Trace Park over County Road in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 266 vehicles a day, projected to reach 319 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesCounty Road
Location5.8 Miles South of Ms Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyJefferson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.78428, -91.12295
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2022)
Projected traffic319 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
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$11,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over County Road built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over County 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 County Road carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Natchez Trace Park over County Road?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over County Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.