Natchez Trace Park over Canal Road & Trail
GoodLeake County, Mississippi · 7.8 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570117P0000000
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 545
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Canal Road & Trail is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over Canal Road & Trail in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 545 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Canal Road & Trail built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Canal Road & Trail 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 Canal Road & Trail carry?
About 545 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Canal Road & Trail?
The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Canal Road & Trail?
It is owned by the National Park Service.