US Bridges

Nfa A969 over Madison Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · E. of Goodlettsville · Structure no. 830A9690001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A969 over Madison Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A969 over Madison Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A969
CrossesMadison Creek
LocationE. of Goodlettsville
RouteCity Street 0A969
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.34343, -86.68148
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2020)
Projected traffic1,344 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$277,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A969 over Madison Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A969 over Madison 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa A969 over Madison Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A969 over Madison Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A969 over Madison Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.