US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Livingston Road

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · 3O Project Section. · Structure no. 5570475P0000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,600
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Livingston Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Natchez Trace Park over Livingston Road in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,160 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesLivingston Road
Location3O Project Section.
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates32.42229, -90.19947
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 2024
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.5 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2024)
Projected traffic6,160 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$13,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Livingston Road built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Livingston 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 2024.

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

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Livingston Road?

The structure is 212 ft (64.5 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Livingston Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.