US Bridges

Nfa A245 over Five Mile Creek

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 0.9 MI NE JCT SR106&SR248 · Structure no. 940A2450001

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A245 over Five Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying Nfa A245 over Five Mile Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 75 years old, older 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNfa A245
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location0.9 MI NE JCT SR106&SR248
RouteCounty Highway 245
Coordinates35.86895, -86.8353
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2020)
Projected traffic736 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 A245 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Nfa A245 over Five Mile 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A245 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A245 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A245 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.