US Bridges

Nfa 2019 (sa 7537) over Bradley Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 1.6 MI NW JCT SR96&CANNON · Structure no. 75020190001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2019 (sa 7537) over Bradley Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2019 (sa 7537) over Bradley Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa 2019 (sa 7537)
CrossesBradley Creek
Location1.6 MI NW JCT SR96&CANNON
RouteCounty Highway 2019
Coordinates35.95334, -86.17738
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2021)
Projected traffic96 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2019 (sa 7537) over Bradley Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2019 (sa 7537) over Bradley 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 2019 (sa 7537) over Bradley Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2019 (sa 7537) over Bradley Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2019 (sa 7537) over Bradley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.