US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over County Road

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · 2.8 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570214P0000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,830
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over County Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over County Road in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,830 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,396 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesCounty Road
Location2.8 Miles South of Ms Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates34.34883, -88.68892
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,830 (2022)
Projected traffic3,396 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$63,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over County Road built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

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

About 2,830 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over County Road?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over County Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.