US Bridges

Parker Branch Road over Natchez Trace Parkway

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 3.35 Miles to Tn Route 46 · Structure no. 5570452P0000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
215
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Parker Branch Road over Natchez Trace Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Parker Branch Road over Natchez Trace Parkway in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 215 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2039. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesParker Branch Road
CrossesNatchez Trace Parkway
Location3.35 Miles to Tn Route 46
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
Coordinates35.92394, -87.01428
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic215 (2019)
Projected traffic235 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$23,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parker Branch Road over Natchez Trace Parkway built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parker Branch Road over Natchez Trace Parkway 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 Parker Branch Road over Natchez Trace Parkway carry?

About 215 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Parker Branch Road over Natchez Trace Parkway?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Parker Branch Road over Natchez Trace Parkway?

It is owned by the National Park Service.