US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Lakeshire Drive

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · 0.38 Miles South of U.S. · Structure no. 5570043P0000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Lakeshire Drive is a concrete frame carrying Natchez Trace Park over Lakeshire Drive in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesLakeshire Drive
Location0.38 Miles South of U.S.
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates34.29353, -88.72678
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$75,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Lakeshire Drive built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Lakeshire Drive 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 Lakeshire Drive carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Lakeshire Drive?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Lakeshire Drive?

It is owned by the National Park Service.