US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Columbus & Greenville RR

Fair

Webster County, Mississippi · 0.1 Miles South of U.S. R · Structure no. 5570088P0000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Columbus & Greenville RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over Columbus & Greenville RR 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 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2044. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesColumbus & Greenville RR
Location0.1 Miles South of U.S. R
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyWebster County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.53692, -89.14913
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic572 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$105,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Columbus & Greenville RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Columbus & Greenville RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Columbus & Greenville RR carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Columbus & Greenville RR?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Columbus & Greenville RR?

It is owned by the National Park Service.