US Bridges

Nfa A481 over Red River

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 3.4 MI NE JCT SR25&SR76 · Structure no. 830A4810001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A481 over Red River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A481 over Red River in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A481
CrossesRed River
Location3.4 MI NE JCT SR25&SR76
RouteCounty Highway 0A481
Coordinates36.51719, -86.53803
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic240 by 2041
Trucks2%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$119,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A481 over Red River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A481 over Red River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A481 over Red River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A481 over Red River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A481 over Red River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.