US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Sheboss Ridge Road

Good

Hickman County, Tennessee · At Tobacco Barn · Structure no. 5570267P0000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Sheboss Ridge Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over Sheboss Ridge Road in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 506 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesSheboss Ridge Road
LocationAt Tobacco Barn
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66781, -87.31758
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2024)
Projected traffic506 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$8,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Sheboss Ridge Road built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Sheboss Ridge Road 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 Sheboss Ridge Road carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Sheboss Ridge Road?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Sheboss Ridge Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.