US Bridges

Nfa B481 over Middle Fork Cedar Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.9 MI NE JCT I40 & SR109 · Structure no. 950B2700001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa B481 over Middle Fork Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B481 over Middle Fork Cedar Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa B481
CrossesMiddle Fork Cedar Creek
Location1.9 MI NE JCT I40 & SR109
RouteCity Street 0B481
Coordinates36.1873, -86.413
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2020)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa B481 over Middle Fork Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa B481 over Middle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa B481 over Middle Fork Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa B481 over Middle Fork Cedar Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B481 over Middle Fork Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.