FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NATCHEZ TRACE PARK

Carrying NATCHEZ TRACE PARK over FOREHAND HOLLOW

6.85 MILES TO TN ROUTE 46, Williamson, Tennessee

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NATCHEZ TRACE PARK

The NATCHEZ TRACE PARK bridge in Williamson, Tennessee carries NATCHEZ TRACE PARK over FOREHAND HOLLOW. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 275.8 meters (905 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 231 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NATCHEZ TRACE PARK compares

▲ 3.2
Load rating vs Tennessee average (29.5 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of Tennessee bridges
524
Bridges in Williamson · 14 in Poor condition
NATCHEZ TRACE PARK 32.7 t
Tennessee average 29.5 t

Live comparison across Tennessee.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
275.8 m (905 ft)
Deck Width
11.9 m (39 ft)
Owner
National Park Service
Avg Daily Traffic
231 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5570457P0000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NATCHEZ TRACE PARK is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare NATCHEZ TRACE PARK against other structures in Williamson 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 Williamson, Tennessee has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, 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 231 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 Good 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 32.7 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 1991, making it 35 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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