US Bridges

Nfa A233 over Bradley Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 0.3 MI SW JCT SR96&SR266 · Structure no. 750A2330001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A233 over Bradley Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A233 over Bradley Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 928 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A233
CrossesBradley Creek
Location0.3 MI SW JCT SR96&SR266
RouteCounty Highway 0A233
Coordinates35.92773, -86.29035
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2020)
Projected traffic928 by 2041
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 A233 over Bradley Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A233 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 A233 over Bradley Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A233 over Bradley Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A233 over Bradley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.