US Bridges

Nfa A516 over S Fork Cedar Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.6 KM S. of I40/SR109 · Structure no. 950A5160001

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A516 over S Fork Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa A516 over S Fork Cedar Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNfa A516
CrossesS Fork Cedar Creek
Location1.6 KM S. of I40/SR109
RouteCity Street 0A516
Coordinates36.17442, -86.40285
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A516 over S Fork Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A516 over S Fork Cedar 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A516 over S Fork Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A516 over S Fork Cedar Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A516 over S Fork Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.