US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Airport Road (old Canton

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · 11.18 Miles from Ms Route · Structure no. 5570484P0000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Airport Road (old Canton is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over Airport Road (old Canton in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesAirport Road (old Canton
Location11.18 Miles from Ms Route
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyMadison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.42708, -90.10633
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2024)
Projected traffic2,970 by 2044
Trucks2%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Airport Road (old Canton built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Airport Road (old Canton 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 Airport Road (old Canton carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Airport Road (old Canton?

The structure is 160 ft (48.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Airport Road (old Canton?

It is owned by the National Park Service.