US Bridges

Nfa 842 (sa 9498) over Rutherford Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Tennessee · 2.7 MI NE JCT SR106&SR247 · Structure no. 94S62510009

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,416
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 842 (sa 9498) over Rutherford Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 842 (sa 9498) over Rutherford Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,416 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,440 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 842 (sa 9498)
CrossesRutherford Creek
Location2.7 MI NE JCT SR106&SR247
RouteCounty Highway 842
CountyWilliamson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.75958, -86.792
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,416 (2021)
Projected traffic3,440 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$230,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 842 (sa 9498) over Rutherford Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 842 (sa 9498) over Rutherford 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Nfa 842 (sa 9498) over Rutherford Creek carry?

About 2,416 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 842 (sa 9498) over Rutherford Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 842 (sa 9498) over Rutherford Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.