US Bridges

Nfa A158 (sa 9522) over Bartons Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI North of US 70 · Structure no. 95020330001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,390
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A158 (sa 9522) over Bartons Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A158 (sa 9522) over Bartons Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 1,390 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,224 by 2040. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNfa A158 (sa 9522)
CrossesBartons Creek
Location2.5 MI North of US 70
RouteCounty Highway 0A158
Coordinates36.25297, -86.33147
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,390 (2020)
Projected traffic2,224 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 A158 (sa 9522) over Bartons Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A158 (sa 9522) over Bartons 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 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A158 (sa 9522) over Bartons Creek carry?

About 1,390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A158 (sa 9522) over Bartons Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A158 (sa 9522) over Bartons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.