US Bridges

Nfa A525 over Brush Creek

Poor

Williamson County, Tennessee · 2.7 MI NE JCT SR96&SR100 · Structure no. 940A5250001

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A525 over Brush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A525 over Brush Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 80 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNfa A525
CrossesBrush Creek
Location2.7 MI NE JCT SR96&SR100
RouteCounty Highway 525
Coordinates36.01882, -87.08953
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic640 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$77,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A525 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is Nfa A525 over Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa A525 over Brush Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A525 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A525 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.