US Bridges

Nfa A273 over South Fork of Flat Creek

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 2.4 MI NW JCT SR11&MARSHA · Structure no. 940A2730005

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A273 over South Fork of Flat Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A273 over South 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNfa A273
CrossesSouth Fork of Flat Creek
Location2.4 MI NW JCT SR11&MARSHA
RouteCounty Highway 273
Coordinates35.72007, -86.73553
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic176 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$154,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A273 over South 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 South Fork of Flat 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 A273 over South Fork of Flat Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A273 over South Fork of Flat Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A273 over South Fork of Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.