Nfa A278 over Little Turnbull Creek
PoorPosted for loadDickson County, Tennessee · 0.5 M. E. Williamson CO L · Structure no. 220A2780001
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A278 over Little Turnbull Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A278 over Little Turnbull Creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A278 over Little Turnbull Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nfa A278 over Little Turnbull 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Nfa A278 over Little Turnbull Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A278 over Little Turnbull Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A278 over Little Turnbull Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.