Natchez Trace Park over Buffalo River

Fair Condition66 years old960 vehicles/day

Location

StateTennessee
CountyLewis
Location2.3 Miles To Tn Route 20
CarriesNatchez Trace Park
CrossesBuffalo River
Coordinates35.47167, -87.46889

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length804.5 ft (245.2 m)
Max Span80.4 ft (24.5 m)
Deck Width36.7 ft (11.2 m)
Deck Area2746.2 sq m
Main Spans10
Year Built1960 (reconstructed 1985)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic960 (2024)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5570005P0000000

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