Natchez Trace Park over Dulen Branch
Wayne County, Tennessee · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Natchez Trace Park over Dulen Branch in Wayne County, Tennessee, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 990 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- It is one of 155 of the 274 inventoried bridges in Wayne County rated good (56.6%); 15 (5.5%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete slab |
| Length | about 100 ft |
| Location | 9.0 Miles to Tn Route 13 |
| NBI structure number | 5570019P0000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Tennessee department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Wayne County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fap 15 over Hurricane Creek | 1963 | 8,245 | Fair |
| Nfa 2739 over Green River | 1929 | 7,963 | Fair |
| Fap 13 over Mill Creek | 1975 | 5,379 | Fair |
| Fap 15 over Furnace Branch | 2012 | 4,328 | Good |
| Fap 15 over Forty-eight Creek | 1969 | 4,328 | Fair |
| Fap 15 over Forty-eight Creek | 2012 | 4,328 | Good |
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