US Bridges

Nfa B481 over Cedar Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · 1.4 MI NE JCT I40 & SR109 · Structure no. 950B2700005

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

About this bridge

Nfa B481 over Cedar Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nfa B481 over 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 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNfa B481
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.4 MI NE JCT I40 & SR109
RouteCity Street 0B481
Coordinates36.1863, -86.42042
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2020)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is Nfa B481 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 B481 over Cedar Creek carry?

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

How long is Nfa B481 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa B481 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.