Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge
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The Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge is a concrete double arch bridge located in Williamson County, Tennessee, 8.7 mi from the northern terminus of the Natchez Trace Parkway. It is 1,572 ft long and carries the two-lane Natchez Trace Parkway 145 ft over State Route 96 and a heavily wooded valley.
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The Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge is a concrete double arch bridge located in Williamson County, Tennessee, 8.7 mi from the northern terminus of the Natchez Trace Parkway. It is 1,572 ft long and carries the two-lane Natchez Trace Parkway 145 ft over State Route 96 and a heavily wooded valley.
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What a beautiful bridge to start or end your adventures along the Natchez Trace Parkway, so much history to see and learn. I highly recommend getting a parkway map at one of the main visitor centers they have detailed mile descriptions, describing where and what everything is, even * next to the “Must See”. It took us three days to Finish the entire route, there’s a lot of great camping RV sites available all throughout the trace without having to leave it. Although I do not recommend the Mississippi State parks, no offense, but they could be a lot cleaner better maintained, however they will work if need be. We found all of the Natchez Trace Parkway RV campsites the several locations we stayed at to be wonderful, somewhat spaced out, plug-ins for RVs, dump stations. As I said, I recommend passing up the state parks, particularly in Mississippi they’re missing a few things. Please don’t expect any nice showers or bathhouses/bathrooms. The one we stayed at was very dirty, did not have any nice restrooms or showers, no paper towels. I would highly recommend staying along the Natchez trace Parkway Camping RV sites, which are many. Any questions just ask.
Eric Treadwell -GEOTREAD-Eric Treadwell -GEOTREAD-
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If you are a motorcyclists or bicyclist this should be on your list of places to visit. There are three free campsites, one at each end and one in the middle. The road starts in Nashville, runs through Tupelo and Jackson, MS and ends in Natchez, MS. Its 444 Miles of ....well, a park. No stop signs, stop lights, no billboards, no commercial enterprises of any kind (not a store or a gas station). The speed limit does not exceed 50 for the entire parkway. Plus, it is built like an Interstate with on ramps and overpasses so you never have to stop for anything unless you want to...and you will. There are dozens and dozens of things to see and do along the way. We LOVE it. Oh, and Elvis fans? You can visit Elvis birthplace home in Tupelo, and even enjoy a southern baptist church meeting the way Elvis might have.
Emily SmithEmily Smith
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More impressive than you would expect both while driving across and from below. There a few parking spots in a designated area, from below and before crossing, close to the bridge. There are, unfortunately, chainlink fences along the entire bridge that were installed in June 2022 that take away from the experience while crossing. They could have used something that doesn't hinder the view and that actually does make it harder to climb over.
Keven MelanconKeven Melancon
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If you are exploring the Natchez Trace you need to stop here. This was our first big stop on the parkway because we started on the north end. They have maps available at the bottom and top of the bridge. The maps have every highlight that you may want to stop and see. The bridge is amazing. Great photography from the top and bottom. To see our adventures subscribe to SIMPLE LIFE BIG ADVENTURES on YouTube.
Scotty TuckerScotty Tucker
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Restricted access two lane road. Heavily patrolled by radar though I didn’t see any State Troopers when I visited. Lookout points and waterfalls along the way. It can feel like you have the entire road to yourself at times. Very clean and well maintained. Note bicyclists have the right of way and can use the entire lane if they choose. The highlight for me was the bridge on the north end.
Timothy WongTimothy Wong
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This is one of the best sightseeing drives that you can take. We start at the large bridge at Highway 96 and take day trips! It's over 400 miles total. Expect to see a lot of wild life including deer, turkey and beautiful scenery! Historic sites abound and there are many waterfalls to see. We are very lucky to live so close and enjoy this drive often. Highly recommended!
Rick .ORick .O
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