US Bridges

Nfa A991 over Bartons Creek

Poor

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.4 MI South of SR24 · Structure no. 950A4600001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,633
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A991 over Bartons Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nfa A991 over Bartons Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,633 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,213 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A991
CrossesBartons Creek
Location0.4 MI South of SR24
RouteCity Street 0A991
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.20623, -86.32111
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,633 (2021)
Projected traffic4,213 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$451,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A991 over Bartons Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A991 over Bartons Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A991 over Bartons Creek carry?

About 2,633 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A991 over Bartons Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A991 over Bartons Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.