US Bridges

Nfa 990 (sa 9425) over Trace Creek

Fair

Williamson County, Tennessee · 4.2 MI NW JCT SR46&SR106 · Structure no. 94S63230003

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,007
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 990 (sa 9425) over Trace Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 990 (sa 9425) over Trace Creek in Williamson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 11,007 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,330 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 990 (sa 9425)
CrossesTrace Creek
Location4.2 MI NW JCT SR46&SR106
RouteCounty Highway 990
Coordinates36.03068, -86.95658
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,007 (2021)
Projected traffic15,330 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 990 (sa 9425) over Trace Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 990 (sa 9425) over Trace 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 990 (sa 9425) over Trace Creek carry?

About 11,007 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 990 (sa 9425) over Trace Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Nfa 990 (sa 9425) over Trace Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.