US Bridges

Nfa 2017 (sa 9509) over Cave Creek (colsp)

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · In Ceadars of Lebanon Pk. · Structure no. 95020170005

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2021 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2017 (sa 9509) over Cave Creek (colsp) is a concrete slab carrying Nfa 2017 (sa 9509) over Cave Creek (colsp) in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa 2017 (sa 9509)
CrossesCave Creek (colsp)
LocationIn Ceadars of Lebanon Pk.
RouteState Lands Road 2017
Coordinates36.08387, -86.32246
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2021)
Projected traffic174 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 2017 (sa 9509) over Cave Creek (colsp) built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2017 (sa 9509) over Cave Creek (colsp) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2017 (sa 9509) over Cave Creek (colsp) carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2017 (sa 9509) over Cave Creek (colsp)?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2017 (sa 9509) over Cave Creek (colsp)?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.