US Bridges

Nfa B442 over Slaters Creek

Good

Sumner County, Tennessee · 2 M NE JCT I65 & SR 41 · Structure no. 830B4420001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B442 over Slaters Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B442 over Slaters Creek in Sumner County, Tennessee. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa B442
CrossesSlaters Creek
Location2 M NE JCT I65 & SR 41
RouteCity Street 0B442
Coordinates36.35703, -86.71226
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B442 over Slaters Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B442 over Slaters 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa B442 over Slaters Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B442 over Slaters Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B442 over Slaters Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.