US Bridges

Nfa 2039 over Cedar Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.2 MI West of SR141 · Structure no. 950A0950001

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
825
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 2039 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 2039 over Cedar 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 825 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 2039
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.2 MI West of SR141
RouteCounty Highway 2039
Coordinates36.30122, -86.21947
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating7.2 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic825 (2021)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 2039 over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa 2039 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 2039 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 825 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 2039 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 2039 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.