US Bridges

Nfa 1484 over Spring Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.4 MI East of SR26 · Structure no. 950A2410001

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,323
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1484 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa 1484 over Spring Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 1,323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,083 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNfa 1484
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.4 MI East of SR26
RouteCounty Highway 1484
Coordinates36.16459, -86.24084
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,323 (2021)
Projected traffic2,083 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 1484 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1484 over Spring 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 1484 over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,323 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1484 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1484 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.