US Bridges

Nfa A991 over Town Creek

Good

Wilson County, Tennessee · In Lebanon City Limits · Structure no. 95M33440001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,633
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A991 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nfa A991 over Town Creek in Wilson County, Tennessee. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 2,633 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,192 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa A991
CrossesTown Creek
LocationIn Lebanon City Limits
RouteCity Street 0A991
Coordinates36.20492, -86.29193
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,633 (2021)
Projected traffic4,192 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A991 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa A991 over Town 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 A991 over Town Creek carry?

About 2,633 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A991 over Town Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A991 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.