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Nfa A279 over Rutherford Creek

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Williamson County, Tennessee · 4.2 MI NE JCT SR106&SR247 · Structure no. 940A2790003

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
330
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A279 over Rutherford Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Nfa A279 over Rutherford Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A279
CrossesRutherford Creek
Location4.2 MI NE JCT SR106&SR247
RouteCounty Highway 279
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75242, -86.76369
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2020)
Projected traffic528 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A279 over Rutherford Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A279 over Rutherford 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 A279 over Rutherford Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A279 over Rutherford Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A279 over Rutherford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.