US Bridges

Nfa B081 over Rutherford Creek

Good

Maury County, Tennessee · 5 M. Ne. Columbia. · Structure no. 600B0810001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B081 over Rutherford Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa B081 over Rutherford Creek in Maury County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa B081
CrossesRutherford Creek
Location5 M. Ne. Columbia.
RouteCounty Highway 0B081
Coordinates35.66967, -87.01395
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic640 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 B081 over Rutherford Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B081 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B081 over Rutherford Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B081 over Rutherford Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B081 over Rutherford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.