US Bridges

Nfa D213 over Brush Creek

FairPosted for load

Williamson County, Tennessee · 3.6 MI N SR100&BRUSH RD · Structure no. 940D2130001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa D213 over Brush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa D213 over Brush Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesNfa D213
CrossesBrush Creek
Location3.6 MI N SR100&BRUSH RD
RouteCounty Highway 213
Coordinates36.04335, -87.08442
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 D213 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa D213 over Brush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa D213 over Brush Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa D213 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa D213 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.