Natchez Trace Park over Little Buffalo River
GoodLewis County, Tennessee · 7.6 Miles to Tn Route 20 · Structure no. 5570007P0000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 645 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 960
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Little Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over Little Buffalo River in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 66 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2044. The structure is 645 ft (196.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Natchez Trace Park over Little Buffalo River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Little Buffalo 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 Little Buffalo River carry?
About 960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Little Buffalo River?
The structure is 645 ft (196.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Little Buffalo River?
It is owned by the National Park Service.