US Bridges

Nfa A558 over West Fork Drakes Creek

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 4.1 MI W JCT SR52&SR259 · Structure no. 830A5580001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A558 over West Fork Drakes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A558 over West Fork Drakes Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa A558
CrossesWest Fork Drakes Creek
Location4.1 MI W JCT SR52&SR259
RouteCounty Highway 0A558
Coordinates36.57577, -86.4567
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A558 over West Fork Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A558 over West Fork Drakes 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A558 over West Fork Drakes Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A558 over West Fork Drakes Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A558 over West Fork Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.