Natchez Trace Park over Sweetwater Branch
GoodWayne County, Tennessee · 6.3 Miles to U.S. Route 6 · Structure no. 5570012P0000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 960
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Natchez Trace Park over Sweetwater Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Natchez Trace Park over Sweetwater Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 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 Sweetwater Branch built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Sweetwater Branch 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 Sweetwater Branch carry?
About 960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Natchez Trace Park over Sweetwater Branch?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Sweetwater Branch?
It is owned by the National Park Service.