US Bridges

Nfa A525 over West Fork Brush Creek

Good

Cheatham County, Tennessee · 1.5 M.S. I40. · Structure no. 110A5250001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A525 over West Fork Brush Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A525 over West Fork Brush Creek in Cheatham County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A525
CrossesWest Fork Brush Creek
Location1.5 M.S. I40.
RouteCounty Highway 525
Coordinates36.05928, -87.09441
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2020)
Projected traffic576 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$236,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A525 over West Fork Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A525 over West Fork Brush 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 A525 over West Fork Brush Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A525 over West Fork Brush Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A525 over West Fork Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.