US Bridges

Nfa A439 over Christmas Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 0.8 MI N JCT SR10&SR269 · Structure no. 750A4390001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A439 over Christmas Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A439 over Christmas Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,160 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A439
CrossesChristmas Creek
Location0.8 MI N JCT SR10&SR269
RouteCounty Highway 0A439
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.73054, -86.41215
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2020)
Projected traffic2,160 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A439 over Christmas Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A439 over Christmas Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A439 over Christmas Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A439 over Christmas Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A439 over Christmas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.