US Bridges

Nfa A011 over Big Goose Creek

Good

Trousdale County, Tennessee · 1 MI S of SR10 · Structure no. 850A0110001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A011 over Big Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A011 over Big Goose Creek in Trousdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2041. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A011
CrossesBig Goose Creek
Location1 MI S of SR10
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyTrousdale County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.37408, -86.13648
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2020)
Projected traffic768 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$284,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A011 over Big Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A011 over Big Goose 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A011 over Big Goose Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A011 over Big Goose Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A011 over Big Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.