US Bridges

Nfa A512 over Battle Creek

Good

Marion County, Tennessee · 3.9 MI NW JCT I24&SR2 · Structure no. 580A5120003

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A512 over Battle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A512 over Battle Creek in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A512
CrossesBattle Creek
Location3.9 MI NW JCT I24&SR2
RouteCounty Highway 512
Coordinates35.15955, -85.78704
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 A512 over Battle Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A512 over Battle 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A512 over Battle Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa A512 over Battle Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A512 over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.