Nfa A045 (sa 2226) over Little Bartons Creek
PoorPosted for loadDickson County, Tennessee · 2.5 M. N. SR49 · Structure no. 220A1000003
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A045 (sa 2226) over Little Bartons Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A045 (sa 2226) over Little Bartons Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A045 (sa 2226) over Little Bartons Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A045 (sa 2226) over Little Bartons 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A045 (sa 2226) over Little Bartons Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A045 (sa 2226) over Little Bartons Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A045 (sa 2226) over Little Bartons Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.