US Bridges

Nfa B056 over Brushy Fork Creek

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI SW JCT SR6&SR376 · Structure no. 830B0560001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B056 over Brushy Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B056 over Brushy Fork Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa B056
CrossesBrushy Fork Creek
Location2.6 MI SW JCT SR6&SR376
RouteCounty Highway 0B056
Coordinates36.49507, -86.32235
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 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 width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2041
Trucks30%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B056 over Brushy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B056 over Brushy Fork 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B056 over Brushy Fork Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B056 over Brushy Fork Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B056 over Brushy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.