US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over County Road

Fair

Hickman County, Tennessee · 1.98 Miles to Tn Route 50 · Structure no. 5570370P0000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over County Road is a concrete frame carrying Natchez Trace Park over County Road in Hickman County, Tennessee. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 506 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesCounty Road
Location1.98 Miles to Tn Route 50
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyHickman County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.69939, -87.27547
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed32.9 mi (53 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$56,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over County Road built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over County Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over County Road carry?

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

How long is Natchez Trace Park over County Road?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over County Road?

It is owned by the National Park Service.