US Bridges

Nfa A236 over Little Marrowbone Creek

Good

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 1 M. E. SR12. · Structure no. 110A2360001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A236 over Little Marrowbone Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A236 over Little Marrowbone Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A236
CrossesLittle Marrowbone Creek
Location1 M. E. SR12.
RouteCounty Highway 236
Coordinates36.2245, -87.00255
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A236 over Little Marrowbone Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A236 over Little Marrowbone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A236 over Little Marrowbone Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A236 over Little Marrowbone Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A236 over Little Marrowbone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.