US Bridges

Nfa 1913 over Turner Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Tennessee · 3.5 MI SE JCT SR106&SR247 · Structure no. 94019130001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
901
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1913 over Turner Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1913 over Turner Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 years old, older 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 901 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 768 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1913
CrossesTurner Creek
Location3.5 MI SE JCT SR106&SR247
RouteCounty Highway 1913
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.7107, -86.79314
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic901 (2021)
Projected traffic768 by 2041
Trucks3%
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$140,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1913 over Turner Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Nfa 1913 over Turner 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 1913 over Turner Creek carry?

About 901 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1913 over Turner Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1913 over Turner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.