Natchez Trace Double Arch Bridge
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N 35° 59.143 W 086° 59.537
16S E 500696 N 3982363
The Natchez Trace Parkway bridge is the first first segmentally constructed arch bridge in the United States.
Waymark Code: WM3GZ9
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 04/05/2008
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The Natchez Parkway bridge is a double arch bridge located over Highway 96, between Highway 100 and Franklin, Tennessee. It is located about four and half miles from the terminus of the Natchez Trace Parkway on highway 100 in Nashville, Tennesse.
The point listed is from the center of the bridge, just south of Highway 96. The picture was taken from an observation point, located on the north end of the bridge at N 35.98764, W 086.99139.
The bridge has fairly wide shoulders allowing pedestrians to traverse the entire length of the bridge. The speed limit is low enough, this is not a dangerous trip.
Length of bridge: 1572 ft
Height of bridge: 155 ft
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Light traffic
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Highway 96, situated between two high hills.
Date constructed: completed October 1993
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Natchez Trace
Location:
Franklin, Tennessee
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