US Bridges

Nfa A252 over Bushman Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.4 MI SE JCT SR10&SR268 · Structure no. 750A2520001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A252 over Bushman Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A252 over Bushman Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,408 by 2038. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa A252
CrossesBushman Creek
Location2.4 MI SE JCT SR10&SR268
RouteCity Street 0A252
Coordinates35.89565, -86.34811
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
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 rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2020)
Projected traffic1,408 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A252 over Bushman Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A252 over Bushman 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 A252 over Bushman Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa A252 over Bushman Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A252 over Bushman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.