US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 10

Good

Webster County, Mississippi · 5.5 Miles South of Ms Rou · Structure no. 5570085P0000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 10 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 10 in Webster 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesMs Route 10
Location5.5 Miles South of Ms Rou
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates33.60767, -89.1065
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2024)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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$23,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 10 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 10 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 10 carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 10?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Ms Route 10?

It is owned by the National Park Service.