US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 25

Fair

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · 5.66 Miles North of Ms Ro · Structure no. 5570254P0000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 25 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 25 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesMs Route 25
Location5.66 Miles North of Ms Ro
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates34.60164, -88.22231
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length229 ft (69.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic550 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$60,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 25 built?

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

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 25 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 25 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 25?

The structure is 229 ft (69.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 25?

It is owned by the National Park Service.