US Bridges

Nfa A097 over Spencer Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.3 MI West of SR109 · Structure no. 950A0970001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A097 over Spencer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A097 over Spencer Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A097
CrossesSpencer Creek
Location0.3 MI West of SR109
RouteCounty Highway 0A097
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.26535, -86.44489
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.2 US tons
Inventory rating14.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2020)
Projected traffic1,008 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$226,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A097 over Spencer Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A097 over Spencer 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 A097 over Spencer Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A097 over Spencer Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A097 over Spencer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.