US Bridges

Nfa A235 over Marrowbone Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 0.56 M. E. SR 12. · Structure no. 110A2350001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,010
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A235 over Marrowbone Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A235 over Marrowbone Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,216 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa A235
CrossesMarrowbone Creek
Location0.56 M. E. SR 12.
RouteCity Street 235
Coordinates36.24552, -87.01392
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,010 (2020)
Projected traffic3,216 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$767,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A235 over Marrowbone Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A235 over Marrowbone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A235 over Marrowbone Creek carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A235 over Marrowbone Creek?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A235 over Marrowbone Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.