Natchez Trace Park over Duck River
GoodHickman County, Tennessee · 0.35 Miles to Tn Route 50 · Structure no. 5570372P0000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 860 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 310
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Duck River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Natchez Trace Park over Duck River 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 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2044. The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Duck River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Duck River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Duck River carry?
About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Duck River?
The structure is 860 ft (262.1 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Duck River?
It is owned by the National Park Service.