US Bridges

Nfa A398 over Goose Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · On Beach Bottom RD · Structure no. 950A3980003

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A398 over Goose Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A398 over Goose Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 96 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A398
CrossesGoose Creek
LocationOn Beach Bottom RD
RouteCounty Highway 0A398
Coordinates36.0104, -86.21615
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 inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic96 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A398 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A398 over Goose 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A398 over Goose Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A398 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A398 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.