US Bridges

Nfa A509 over Branch of Flat Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI NE JCT SR99&SR269 · Structure no. 750A5090003

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A509 over Branch of Flat Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A509 over Branch of Flat Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A509
CrossesBranch of Flat Creek
Location2.5 MI NE JCT SR99&SR269
RouteCounty Highway 0A509
Coordinates35.76638, -86.52985
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic672 by 2042
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 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 A509 over Branch of Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A509 over Branch of Flat 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A509 over Branch of Flat Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A509 over Branch of Flat Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A509 over Branch of Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.