US Bridges

Nfa A287 over Johnson Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 2.5 MI NE of JCT SR267&96 · Structure no. 950A2870001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A287 over Johnson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A287 over Johnson Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNfa A287
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location2.5 MI NE of JCT SR267&96
RouteCounty Highway 0A287
Coordinates36.01382, -86.06265
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic128 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$104,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A287 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A287 over Johnson 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 A287 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A287 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A287 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.