US Bridges

Nfa 2025 (sa 9513) over Purtle Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.3 MI N SR96 · Structure no. 95020250011

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2025 (sa 9513) over Purtle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2025 (sa 9513) over Purtle Creek in Wilson 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.

It carries about 127 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 2025 (sa 9513)
CrossesPurtle Creek
Location0.3 MI N SR96
RouteCounty Highway 2025
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.992, -86.04467
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2021)
Projected traffic192 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$266,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2025 (sa 9513) over Purtle Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2025 (sa 9513) over Purtle 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2025 (sa 9513) over Purtle Creek carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2025 (sa 9513) over Purtle Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2025 (sa 9513) over Purtle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.