US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Old Trace Drive at Jacks

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Lewis County, Tennessee · 8.4 Miles to Tn Route 20 · Structure no. 5570008P0000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
960
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Old Trace Drive at Jacks is a concrete frame carrying Natchez Trace Park over Old Trace Drive at Jacks in Lewis County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.2 mi (76 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesOld Trace Drive at Jacks
Location8.4 Miles to Tn Route 20
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyLewis County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.41061, -87.51925
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2024)
Projected traffic1,056 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed47.2 mi (76 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$30,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Old Trace Drive at Jacks built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Old Trace Drive at Jacks 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 Old Trace Drive at Jacks carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Old Trace Drive at Jacks?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Old Trace Drive at Jacks?

It is owned by the National Park Service.