US Bridges

Nfa A191 over Arrington Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Tennessee · 4.3 MI NE JCT SR11&SR96 · Structure no. 940A1910003

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A191 over Arrington Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A191 over Arrington Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A191
CrossesArrington Creek
Location4.3 MI NE JCT SR11&SR96
RouteCounty Highway 191
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.9149, -86.63838
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic720 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$559,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A191 over Arrington Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Nfa A191 over Arrington 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A191 over Arrington Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A191 over Arrington Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A191 over Arrington Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.