US Bridges

Nfa A135 over Little Goose Creek

Good

Trousdale County, Tennessee · In Hartsville · Structure no. 850A1350001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,750
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A135 over Little Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A135 over Little Goose Creek in Trousdale 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 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa A135
CrossesLittle Goose Creek
LocationIn Hartsville
RouteCity Street 135
Coordinates36.39046, -86.16312
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2020)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A135 over Little Goose Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa A135 over Little 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A135 over Little Goose Creek carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A135 over Little Goose Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A135 over Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.