NATCHEZ TRACE PARK
Carrying NATCHEZ TRACE PARK over TN STATE PARK ROAD
2.9 MILES FROM TN ROUTE 9, Lewis, Tennessee
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NATCHEZ TRACE PARK
The NATCHEZ TRACE PARK bridge in Lewis, Tennessee carries NATCHEZ TRACE PARK over TN STATE PARK ROAD. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1984, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 32.2 meters (106 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 220 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Tennessee bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NATCHEZ TRACE PARK compares
Live comparison across Tennessee.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Last Reconstructed
- 1984
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 32.2 m (106 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.9 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 220 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 5570001P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
NATCHEZ TRACE PARK is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare NATCHEZ TRACE PARK against other structures in Lewis and across Tennessee. Tennessee bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NATCHEZ TRACE PARK?
NATCHEZ TRACE PARK in Lewis, Tennessee has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NATCHEZ TRACE PARK inspected?
NATCHEZ TRACE PARK's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 220 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NATCHEZ TRACE PARK is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NATCHEZ TRACE PARK?
NATCHEZ TRACE PARK has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NATCHEZ TRACE PARK?
NATCHEZ TRACE PARK is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is NATCHEZ TRACE PARK and does age affect safety?
NATCHEZ TRACE PARK was built in 1968, making it 58 years old and last reconstructed in 1984.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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