US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Wilkins Road & Wilkie Br

Fair

Williamson County, Tennessee · 0.65 Miles to Tn Route 46 · Structure no. 5570449P0000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Wilkins Road & Wilkie Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Natchez Trace Park over Wilkins Road & Wilkie Br in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesWilkins Road & Wilkie Br
Location0.65 Miles to Tn Route 46
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.89408, -87.01581
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2024)
Projected traffic374 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Wilkins Road & Wilkie Br built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Wilkins Road & Wilkie Br 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 Wilkins Road & Wilkie Br carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Wilkins Road & Wilkie Br?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Wilkins Road & Wilkie Br?

It is owned by the National Park Service.