US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Illinois Central RR

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · 0.5 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570253P0000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Illinois Central RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over Illinois Central RR 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 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 616 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesIllinois Central RR
Location0.5 Miles South of Ms Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates34.599, -88.23094
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2024)
Projected traffic616 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Illinois Central RR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Illinois Central RR 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 Illinois Central RR carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Illinois Central RR?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Illinois Central RR?

It is owned by the National Park Service.