US Bridges

Natchez Trace Park over Tn Route 96

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 8.7 Miles from Northern T · Structure no. 5570463P0000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,572 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Natchez Trace Park over Tn Route 96 is a prestressed concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Natchez Trace Park over Tn Route 96 in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 506 by 2044. The structure is 1,572 ft (479.1 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesTn Route 96
Location8.7 Miles from Northern T
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.98433, -86.9945
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.
Channel and channel protection7 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,572 ft (479.1 m)
Longest span582 ft (177.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2024)
Projected traffic506 by 2044
Trucks2%
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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Natchez Trace Park over Tn Route 96 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Natchez Trace Park over Tn Route 96 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 96 carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Natchez Trace Park over Tn Route 96?

The structure is 1,572 ft (479.1 m) long with a longest span of 582 ft (177.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Natchez Trace Park over Tn Route 96?

It is owned by the National Park Service.