US Bridges

Nfa A235 over Spring Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.2 MI East of SR26 · Structure no. 950A2350001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A235 over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A235 over Spring Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A235
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.2 MI East of SR26
RouteCounty Highway 0A235
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.18044, -86.24108
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$541,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A235 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A235 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 A235 over Spring Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A235 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A235 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.