US Bridges

Nfa A499 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.6 MI NW JCT I40&SR109 · Structure no. 950A4990003

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A499 over Cedar Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Nfa A499 over Cedar Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa A499
CrossesCedar Creek
Location0.6 MI NW JCT I40&SR109
RouteCity Street 0A499
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.18767, -86.4187
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township 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$347,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A499 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A499 over Cedar 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A499 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A499 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A499 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.