US Bridges

Nfa A022 over Slaters Creek

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · .7 MI NE JCT SR 11& SR 41 · Structure no. 830A0220001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A022 over Slaters Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A022 over Slaters Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A022
CrossesSlaters Creek
Location.7 MI NE JCT SR 11& SR 41
RouteCity Street 0A022
Coordinates36.3517, -86.71271
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic560 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$242,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A022 over Slaters Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A022 over Slaters 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A022 over Slaters Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A022 over Slaters Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A022 over Slaters Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.