US Bridges

Nfa 986 (sa 9434) over Mill Creek

Good

Williamson County, Tennessee · 3.2 MI SE JCT SR11&SR253 · Structure no. 94E00250001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,362
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 986 (sa 9434) over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 986 (sa 9434) over Mill Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8,362 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,848 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 986 (sa 9434)
CrossesMill Creek
Location3.2 MI SE JCT SR11&SR253
RouteCounty Highway 2
Coordinates35.95277, -86.66818
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,362 (2021)
Projected traffic6,848 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$622,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 986 (sa 9434) over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 986 (sa 9434) over Mill 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 986 (sa 9434) over Mill Creek carry?

About 8,362 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 986 (sa 9434) over Mill Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 986 (sa 9434) over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.