US Bridges

Nfa A280 over North Fork of Flat Creek

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 5.8 MI SE JCT SR106&SR247 · Structure no. 940A2800001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A280 over North Fork of Flat Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A280 over North Fork of Flat Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A280
CrossesNorth Fork of Flat Creek
Location5.8 MI SE JCT SR106&SR247
RouteCounty Highway 280
Coordinates35.73257, -86.73141
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A280 over North Fork of Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A280 over North 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A280 over North Fork of Flat Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A280 over North Fork of Flat Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A280 over North Fork of Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.