US Bridges

Nfa A122 over Rutherford Creek

Fair

Maury County, Tennessee · 4.9 M. Sw. Spring Hill · Structure no. 600A1220001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,495
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A122 over Rutherford Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A122 over Rutherford Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,495 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,848 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A122
CrossesRutherford Creek
Location4.9 M. Sw. Spring Hill
RouteCounty Highway 6067
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.71103, -86.8979
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,495 (2021)
Projected traffic2,848 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$77,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A122 over Rutherford Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A122 over Rutherford Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A122 over Rutherford Creek carry?

About 20,495 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A122 over Rutherford Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A122 over Rutherford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.