US Bridges

Nfa B040 over Little Trammel Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 3.7 MI NW JCT SR 6 &sr 52 · Structure no. 830B0400001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B040 over Little Trammel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B040 over Little Trammel Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 6 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 704 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa B040
CrossesLittle Trammel Creek
Location3.7 MI NW JCT SR 6 &sr 52
RouteCounty Highway 0B040
Coordinates36.61042, -86.26843
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2020)
Projected traffic704 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$133,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B040 over Little Trammel Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B040 over Little Trammel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B040 over Little Trammel Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B040 over Little Trammel Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B040 over Little Trammel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.