US Bridges

Nfa A259 over Branch of Kennedy Creek

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 2.6 MI SE JCT SR6&SR248 · Structure no. 940A2590001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A259 over Branch of Kennedy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A259 over Branch of Kennedy Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNfa A259
CrossesBranch of Kennedy Creek
Location2.6 MI SE JCT SR6&SR248
RouteCounty Highway 259
Coordinates35.81073, -86.84517
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2020)
Projected traffic784 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 A259 over Branch of Kennedy Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A259 over Branch of Kennedy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A259 over Branch of Kennedy Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A259 over Branch of Kennedy Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A259 over Branch of Kennedy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.