US Bridges

Nfa A351 over Lytle Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 4.5 MI SE JCT SR2&SR99 · Structure no. 750A3510001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A351 over Lytle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A351 over Lytle Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A351
CrossesLytle Creek
Location4.5 MI SE JCT SR2&SR99
RouteCounty Highway 0A351
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.78825, -86.32654
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2020)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
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

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$221,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A351 over Lytle Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A351 over Lytle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A351 over Lytle Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A351 over Lytle Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A351 over Lytle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.