Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 6
FairLee County, Mississippi · 3.8 Miles South of U.S. R · Structure no. 5570048P0000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 6 is a concrete frame carrying Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 6 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 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 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 6 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 6 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 Ms Route 6 carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 6?
The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 6?
It is owned by the National Park Service.