US Bridges

Nfa 1050 (sa 9507) over Bartons Creek

Fair

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.3 MI South of I40 · Structure no. 950A7350001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,054
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 1050 (sa 9507) over Bartons Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa 1050 (sa 9507) over Bartons Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,054 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,608 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa 1050 (sa 9507)
CrossesBartons Creek
Location0.3 MI South of I40
RouteCounty Highway 1050
CountyWilson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.17792, -86.3431
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,054 (2021)
Projected traffic8,608 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$293,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 1050 (sa 9507) over Bartons Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 1050 (sa 9507) over Bartons 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 1050 (sa 9507) over Bartons Creek carry?

About 2,054 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 1050 (sa 9507) over Bartons Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 1050 (sa 9507) over Bartons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.