Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 15
FairWebster County, Mississippi · 4.8 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570080P0000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 15 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 15 in Webster County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 15 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 15 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 15 carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 15?
The structure is 156 ft (47.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 15?
It is owned by the National Park Service.