US Bridges

Nfa D435 over Puckett Creek

Good

Rutherford County, Tennessee · 0.7 Miles SE of I24 Ex 76 · Structure no. 750D4350001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
15,570
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D435 over Puckett Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa D435 over Puckett Creek in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 15,570 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,912 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa D435
CrossesPuckett Creek
Location0.7 Miles SE of I24 Ex 76
RouteCity Street 0D435
CountyRutherford County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.86432, -86.46934
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 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,570 (2020)
Projected traffic24,912 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa D435 over Puckett Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D435 over Puckett 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 D435 over Puckett Creek carry?

About 15,570 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D435 over Puckett Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D435 over Puckett Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.