US Bridges

Nfa A212 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.3 MI South of SR24 · Structure no. 950A2120001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A212 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A212 over Cedar Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A212
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.3 MI South of SR24
RouteCounty Highway 212
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.22968, -86.1781
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$214,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A212 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A212 over Cedar 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 A212 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A212 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A212 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.