US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 64

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 19.2 Miles from Tn Route · Structure no. 5570010P0000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 64 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 64 in Wayne 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2044. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesU.S. Route 64
Location19.2 Miles from Tn Route
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates35.32115, -87.58047
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2024)
Projected traffic1,056 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$17,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 64 built?

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

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 64 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 U.S. Route 64 carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 64?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over U.S. Route 64?

It is owned by the National Park Service.