US Bridges

Nfa A127 over Rutherford Creek

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 3.5 M. Se. Spring Hill. · Structure no. 600A1270001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A127 over Rutherford Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A127 over Rutherford Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2042. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A127
CrossesRutherford Creek
Location3.5 M. Se. Spring Hill.
RouteCounty Highway 127
Coordinates35.72518, -86.8665
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic208 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A127 over Rutherford Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A127 over Rutherford 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A127 over Rutherford Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A127 over Rutherford Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A127 over Rutherford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.