US Bridges

Nfa A500 over Solar Way / Spring Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Tennessee · Solar Way - Hemlock Sia · Structure no. 630A5000001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
317 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A500 over Solar Way / Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A500 over Solar Way / Spring Creek in Montgomery County, Tennessee. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2038. The structure is 317 ft (96.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A500
CrossesSolar Way / Spring Creek
LocationSolar Way - Hemlock Sia
RouteCounty Highway 500
Coordinates36.6133, -87.25825
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length317 ft (96.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2020)
Projected traffic256 by 2038
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 A500 over Solar Way / Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A500 over Solar Way / Spring 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A500 over Solar Way / Spring Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa A500 over Solar Way / Spring Creek?

The structure is 317 ft (96.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A500 over Solar Way / Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.