US Bridges

Nfa D411 over Puckett Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 1.3 MI SW JCT I24 · Structure no. 750D4110001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,620
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D411 over Puckett Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa D411 over Puckett Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5,620 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,992 by 2041. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa D411
CrossesPuckett Creek
Location1.3 MI SW JCT I24
RouteCity Street 0D411
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.85461, -86.46429
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,620 (2020)
Projected traffic8,992 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 D411 over Puckett Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D411 over Puckett 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa D411 over Puckett Creek carry?

About 5,620 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D411 over Puckett Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D411 over Puckett Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.