NATCHEZ TRACE PARK
Carrying NATCHEZ TRACE PARK over ILLINOIS CENTRAL RR & CO
0.2 MILES FROM U.S. ROUTE, Madison, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NATCHEZ TRACE PARK
The NATCHEZ TRACE PARK bridge in Madison, Mississippi carries NATCHEZ TRACE PARK over ILLINOIS CENTRAL RR & CO. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 57.3 meters (188 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,155 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NATCHEZ TRACE PARK compares
Live comparison across Mississippi.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 57.3 m (188 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.9 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,155 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 5570136P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NATCHEZ TRACE PARK is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NATCHEZ TRACE PARK against other structures in Madison and across Mississippi. Mississippi bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NATCHEZ TRACE PARK?
NATCHEZ TRACE PARK in Madison, Mississippi has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NATCHEZ TRACE PARK inspected?
NATCHEZ TRACE PARK's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,155 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NATCHEZ TRACE PARK is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NATCHEZ TRACE PARK?
NATCHEZ TRACE PARK has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NATCHEZ TRACE PARK?
NATCHEZ TRACE PARK is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is NATCHEZ TRACE PARK and does age affect safety?
NATCHEZ TRACE PARK was built in 1965, making it 61 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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