US Bridges

Nfa A538 over Pumpkin Creek

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 8.5 M. Ne. Columbia. · Structure no. 600A1430001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A538 over Pumpkin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A538 over Pumpkin Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 256 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A538
CrossesPumpkin Creek
Location8.5 M. Ne. Columbia.
RouteCounty Highway 538
CountyMaury County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.66473, -86.89073
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 A538 over Pumpkin Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A538 over Pumpkin 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 A538 over Pumpkin Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A538 over Pumpkin Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A538 over Pumpkin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.