US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over County Road

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · 2.2 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570217P0000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over County Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,080 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesCounty Road
Location2.2 Miles South of Ms Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyLee County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.35375, -88.68017
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2024)
Projected traffic3,080 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$12,000 (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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over County Road carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over County Road?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over County Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.