US Bridges

Nfa A519 over Cedar Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.3 MI SE JCT SR24&SR171 · Structure no. 950A5190001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,603
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A519 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa A519 over Cedar Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,603 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,016 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNfa A519
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.3 MI SE JCT SR24&SR171
RouteCity Street 6101
Coordinates36.21282, -86.49918
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,603 (2021)
Projected traffic10,016 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$512,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A519 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A519 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A519 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 6,603 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A519 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A519 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.