US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Stream

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 1.35 Miles to Tn Route 50 · Structure no. 5570420P0000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Natchez Trace Park over Stream in Maury 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 5 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesStream
Location1.35 Miles to Tn Route 50
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.72556, -87.24111
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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$57,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Stream built?

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

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Natchez Trace Park over Stream carry?

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

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Stream?

It is owned by the National Park Service.