US Bridges

Nfa B130 over Little Goose Creek

Good

Trousdale County, Tennessee · 1.2 M SE JCT SR 141&SR260 · Structure no. 850B1300003

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B130 over Little Goose Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa B130 over Little Goose Creek in Trousdale County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2041. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa B130
CrossesLittle Goose Creek
Location1.2 M SE JCT SR 141&SR260
RouteCounty Highway 130
Coordinates36.40892, -86.17796
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2020)
Projected traffic672 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 B130 over Little Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B130 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 B130 over Little Goose Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B130 over Little Goose Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B130 over Little Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.