US Bridges

Nfa B039 over Little Trammel Fork CR

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 5.1 MI NW JCT SR 6&SR 52 · Structure no. 830B0390001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B039 over Little Trammel Fork CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B039 over Little Trammel Fork CR in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa B039
CrossesLittle Trammel Fork CR
Location5.1 MI NW JCT SR 6&SR 52
RouteCounty Highway 0B039
CountySumner County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.62907, -86.26727
Functional classRural 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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic208 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B039 over Little Trammel Fork CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B039 over Little Trammel Fork CR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B039 over Little Trammel Fork CR carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B039 over Little Trammel Fork CR?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B039 over Little Trammel Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.