US Bridges

Nfa B238 over Stones Creek

Poor

Wilson County, Tennessee · 0.9 MI NE JCT I40&SR171 · Structure no. 950B2380001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
80 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,290
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B238 over Stones Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B238 over Stones Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 2,290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,664 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa B238
CrossesStones Creek
Location0.9 MI NE JCT I40&SR171
RouteCity Street 0B238
Coordinates36.18398, -86.50484
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,290 (2020)
Projected traffic3,664 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B238 over Stones Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B238 over Stones 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 B238 over Stones Creek carry?

About 2,290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B238 over Stones Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B238 over Stones Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.