Natchez Trace Park over Cliff Gookin Boulevard
FairLee County, Mississippi · 1.2 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570049P0000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Cliff Gookin Boulevard is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over Cliff Gookin Boulevard in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,380 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 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 | 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 Cliff Gookin Boulevard built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Cliff Gookin Boulevard 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 Cliff Gookin Boulevard carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Cliff Gookin Boulevard?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Cliff Gookin Boulevard?
It is owned by the National Park Service.