US Bridges

Nfa A852 (sa 9515) over Spring Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.5 MI East of Lebanon · Structure no. 95020380001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
197 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A852 (sa 9515) over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A852 (sa 9515) over Spring Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 528 by 2038. The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A852 (sa 9515)
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.5 MI East of Lebanon
RouteCounty Highway 0A852
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20055, -86.24257
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length197 ft (60.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2020)
Projected traffic528 by 2038
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A852 (sa 9515) over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A852 (sa 9515) over Spring 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 A852 (sa 9515) over Spring Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A852 (sa 9515) over Spring Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A852 (sa 9515) over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.