US Bridges

Nfa A088 over Fulton Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Tennessee · 1.4 MI E JCT SR46&SR106 · Structure no. 940A0880001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A088 over Fulton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A088 over Fulton Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A088
CrossesFulton Creek
Location1.4 MI E JCT SR46&SR106
RouteCounty Highway 88
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.00625, -86.86955
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2020)
Projected traffic2,560 by 2041
Trucks2%
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$104,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A088 over Fulton Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A088 over Fulton 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A088 over Fulton Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A088 over Fulton Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A088 over Fulton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.