Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 4
FairTishomingo County, Mississippi · 5.66 Miles South of Ms Ro · Structure no. 5570247P0000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 295 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 4 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 4 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2044. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 4 built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 4 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 4 carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 4?
The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 4?
It is owned by the National Park Service.