US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Tn Route 13

Good

Wayne County, Tennessee · 19.2 Miles to U.S. Route · Structure no. 5570492P0000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Tn Route 13 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Natchez Trace Park over Tn Route 13 in Wayne County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesTn Route 13
Location19.2 Miles to U.S. Route
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates35.1225, -87.76217
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 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 closed70.8 mi (114 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$17,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Tn Route 13 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Tn Route 13 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 Tn Route 13 carry?

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

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Tn Route 13?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Tn Route 13?

It is owned by the National Park Service.