US Bridges

Old Towne RD over Beech Creek

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI SE JCT US431&TN254 · Structure no. 940D1190001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Towne RD over Beech Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old Towne RD over Beech 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOld Towne RD
CrossesBeech Creek
Location1.5 MI SE JCT US431&TN254
RouteCity Street 0D119
Coordinates36.0281, -86.85622
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Old Towne RD over Beech Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Towne RD over Beech 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old Towne RD over Beech Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Towne RD over Beech Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Old Towne RD over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.