US Bridges

Sunset RD over Tributary

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 2.5MI NE JCT TN252&TN253 · Structure no. 940C9840001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset RD over Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Sunset RD over Tributary in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesSunset RD
CrossesTributary
Location2.5MI NE JCT TN252&TN253
RouteCity Street 0C984
Coordinates36.00245, -86.73645
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sunset RD over Tributary built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset RD over Tributary 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sunset RD over Tributary carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunset RD over Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset RD over Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.