US Bridges

Nfa B119 over Bledsoe Creek

Fair

Sumner County, Tennessee · 1.6 MI NE JCT SR6 & SR376 · Structure no. 830B1190001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B119 over Bledsoe Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B119 over Bledsoe Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa B119
CrossesBledsoe Creek
Location1.6 MI NE JCT SR6 & SR376
RouteCounty Highway 0B119
Coordinates36.5204, -86.26285
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 B119 over Bledsoe Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B119 over Bledsoe 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 B119 over Bledsoe Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B119 over Bledsoe Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B119 over Bledsoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.