Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 41
FairPontotoc County, Mississippi · 7.7 Miles North of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570055P0000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 41 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 41 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2044. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 41 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 41 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 Ms Route 41 carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 41?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 41?
It is owned by the National Park Service.