US Bridges

Elmbrooke Blvd over Owl Creek

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 2.3MI SE JCT TN252&TN253 · Structure no. 940D0290001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmbrooke Blvd over Owl Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Elmbrooke Blvd over Owl Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesElmbrooke Blvd
CrossesOwl Creek
Location2.3MI SE JCT TN252&TN253
RouteCity Street 0D029
Coordinates35.98532, -86.7393
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic400 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Elmbrooke Blvd over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmbrooke Blvd over Owl 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Elmbrooke Blvd over Owl Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elmbrooke Blvd over Owl Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Elmbrooke Blvd over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.