Nfa A273 over North Fork of Flat Creek
FairPosted for loadWilliamson County, Tennessee · 6.3 MI SW JCT SR11&SR16 · Structure no. 940A2730003
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nfa A273 over North Fork of Flat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A273 over North Fork of Flat 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nfa A273 over North Fork of Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is Nfa A273 over North Fork of Flat 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 A273 over North Fork of Flat Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nfa A273 over North Fork of Flat Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Nfa A273 over North Fork of Flat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.