US Bridges

Nfa 2038 (sa 9515) over Big Caney Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1 MI South of I40 · Structure no. 95020380009

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
561
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2038 (sa 9515) over Big Caney Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 2038 (sa 9515) over Big Caney Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 561 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 944 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 2038 (sa 9515)
CrossesBig Caney Creek
Location1 MI South of I40
RouteCounty Highway 2038
Coordinates36.15255, -86.10755
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2021)
Projected traffic944 by 2040
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 2038 (sa 9515) over Big Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 2038 (sa 9515) over Big Caney 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2038 (sa 9515) over Big Caney Creek carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2038 (sa 9515) over Big Caney Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2038 (sa 9515) over Big Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.