US Bridges

Nfa A598 over Carr Creek

Good

Robertson County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI NW JCT SR11&SR257 · Structure no. 740A5980001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
880
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A598 over Carr Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa A598 over Carr Creek in Robertson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,408 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A598
CrossesCarr Creek
Location1.5 MI NW JCT SR11&SR257
RouteCity Street 0A598
Coordinates36.41305, -86.79317
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2020)
Projected traffic1,408 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$95,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A598 over Carr Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A598 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 A598 over Carr Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A598 over Carr Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A598 over Carr Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.