US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Airport Road

Fair

Lee County, Mississippi · 0.9 Miles North of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570047P0000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Airport Road is a concrete frame carrying Natchez Trace Park over Airport Road in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,490 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesAirport Road
Location0.9 Miles North of Ms Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyLee County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.26464, -88.75242
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2024)
Projected traffic6,490 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$158,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Airport Road built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

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

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Airport Road?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Airport Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.