NATCHEZ TRACE PARK
Carrying NATCHEZ TRACE PARK over STREAM
1.2 MILES SOUTH OF MS ROU, Chickasaw, Mississippi
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NATCHEZ TRACE PARK
The NATCHEZ TRACE PARK bridge in Chickasaw, Mississippi carries NATCHEZ TRACE PARK over STREAM. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 920 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Mississippi bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.5 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
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1962
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 9.4 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 920 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 5570403P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
NATCHEZ TRACE PARK is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare NATCHEZ TRACE PARK against other structures in Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw, Mississippi 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 920 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 Poor 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 43.5 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 1962, making it 64 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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