US Bridges

Nfa A238 over Gardner Creek

GoodPosted for load

Greene County, Tennessee · 1.5 M N of I81-SR172 Exit · Structure no. 300A2380005

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A238 over Gardner Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nfa A238 over Gardner Creek in Greene County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A238
CrossesGardner Creek
Location1.5 M N of I81-SR172 Exit
RouteCity Street 238
CountyGreene County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.3391, -82.84233
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A238 over Gardner Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Nfa A238 over Gardner 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A238 over Gardner Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A238 over Gardner Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A238 over Gardner Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.