US Bridges

Nfa A039 over Spring Creek

Good

Robertson County, Tennessee · 3.5 MI NW JCT SR25&SR161 · Structure no. 740A0390001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A039 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A039 over Spring Creek in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesNfa A039
CrossesSpring Creek
Location3.5 MI NW JCT SR25&SR161
RouteCounty Highway 0A039
Coordinates36.64335, -86.95274
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 A039 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A039 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A039 over Spring Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A039 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A039 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.