US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over County Road

Fair

Jefferson County, Mississippi · 0.6 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570369P0000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2044. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesCounty Road
Location0.6 Miles South of Ms Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyJefferson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.838, -91.0665
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic220 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$99,000 (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 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over County Road carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over County Road?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over County Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.