Natchez Trace Park over Little Swan Creek
GoodLewis County, Tennessee · 1.1 Miles from Tn Route 2 · Structure no. 5570004P0000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 241 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Little Swan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over Little Swan Creek in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 63 years old, older 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2044. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 38 ft wide.
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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Little Swan Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Little Swan Creek 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 Little Swan Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Little Swan Creek?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Little Swan Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.