NATCHEZ TRACE PARK
Carrying NATCHEZ TRACE PARK over TN STATE PARK ROAD
2.9 MILES FROM TN ROUTE 9, Lewis, Tennessee
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
NATCHEZ TRACE PARK in Lewis, Tennessee sits above 7% of rated Tennessee bridges on inventory load rating (19 t), while its 1968 build year is earlier than 65% of Lewis's recorded-year cohort (136 bridges).
NATCHEZ TRACE PARK in Lewis, Tennessee is rated Poor in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1968, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 4. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Poor result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure TN:5570001P0000000
INTERSTATE-ERA · CONCRETE · MULTI-SPAN · DECK-LED · LOCAL-ADT · LIGHT-LOAD · CAT-POOR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- CONCRETE Concrete
- MULTI-SPAN 3 spans
- DECK-LED Deck-led
- LOCAL-ADT Local ADT
- LIGHT-LOAD Light load
- CAT-POOR Poor
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
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.
How NATCHEZ TRACE PARK compares
Age against the county: built in 1968, earlier than 88 of Lewis's 136 bridges with a recorded construction year (65%), against a county median build year of 1984. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.
Live comparison across Tennessee bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (20,355 of 20,379 rated).
NATCHEZ TRACE PARK vs every rated Tennessee bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
19 Top 93% higher than 7% of 20,355 bridges
rated Tennessee bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Lewis inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 136 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
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
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, with advanced deterioration recorded on the latest inspection.
- • 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.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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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