US Bridges

Nfa A595 over Carr Creek

Good

Robertson County, Tennessee · 2.3 MI NW JCT SR11&SR257 · Structure no. 740A5950001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A595 over Carr Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A595 over Carr Creek in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A595
CrossesCarr Creek
Location2.3 MI NW JCT SR11&SR257
RouteCounty Highway 0A595
Coordinates36.41597, -86.80743
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2020)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2042
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$155,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A595 over Carr Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A595 over Carr 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A595 over Carr Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A595 over Carr Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A595 over Carr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.